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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.78, 4,687.68 and 2,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.78, 4,687.68 and 2,069.54 is: 2,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.78 : 4,687.68 = 2,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.78/4,687.68 = 2,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.78x = 4,687.68 × 2,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.78x = 9,701,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,317.83/3,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.03

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