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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.46, 4,690.94 and 2,072.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.46, 4,690.94 and 2,072.90 is: 2,860.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.46 : 4,690.94 = 2,072.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.46/4,690.94 = 2,072.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.46x = 4,690.94 × 2,072.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.46x = 9,723,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,849.53/3,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.41

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