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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.52, 4,679.34 and 2,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.52, 4,679.34 and 2,064.42 is: 2,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.52 : 4,679.34 = 2,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.52/4,679.34 = 2,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.52x = 4,679.34 × 2,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.52x = 9,660,123.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,123.08/3,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.16

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