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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.71, 4,665.72 and 2,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.71, 4,665.72 and 2,054.53 is: 2,835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.71 : 4,665.72 = 2,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.71/4,665.72 = 2,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.71x = 4,665.72 × 2,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.71x = 9,585,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585,861.71/3,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.46

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