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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.58 and 2,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.72, 4,679.58 and 2,065.20 is: 2,850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.72 : 4,679.58 = 2,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.72/4,679.58 = 2,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.72x = 4,679.58 × 2,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.72x = 9,664,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,268.62/3,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.21

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