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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.61, 4,670.99 and 2,058.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.61, 4,670.99 and 2,058.37 is: 2,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.61 : 4,670.99 = 2,058.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.61/4,670.99 = 2,058.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.61x = 4,670.99 × 2,058.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.61x = 9,614,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,615.39/3,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.69

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