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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.12, 4,679.79 and 2,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.12, 4,679.79 and 2,064.30 is: 2,849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.12 : 4,679.79 = 2,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.12/4,679.79 = 2,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.12x = 4,679.79 × 2,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.12x = 9,660,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,490.50/3,390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.60

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