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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.87, 4,679.46 and 2,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.87, 4,679.46 and 2,064.63 is: 2,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.87 : 4,679.46 = 2,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.87/4,679.46 = 2,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.87x = 4,679.46 × 2,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.87x = 9,661,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,661,353.50/3,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.23

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