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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.03, 4,686.79 and 2,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.03, 4,686.79 and 2,052.14 is: 2,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.03 : 4,686.79 = 2,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.03/4,686.79 = 2,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.03x = 4,686.79 × 2,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.03x = 9,617,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,617,942.18/3,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.28

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