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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.93, 4,534.58 and 2,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.93, 4,534.58 and 2,107 is: 2,907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.93 : 4,534.58 = 2,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.93/4,534.58 = 2,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.93x = 4,534.58 × 2,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.93x = 9,554,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554,360.06/3,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,907.66

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