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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.73, 4,670.98 and 2,057.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.73, 4,670.98 and 2,057.86 is: 2,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.73 : 4,670.98 = 2,057.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.73/4,670.98 = 2,057.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.73x = 4,670.98 × 2,057.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.73x = 9,612,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,612,222.90/3,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.72

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