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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.81, 4,699.97 and 2,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.81, 4,699.97 and 2,008.53 is: 2,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.81 : 4,699.97 = 2,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.81/4,699.97 = 2,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.81x = 4,699.97 × 2,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.81x = 9,440,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440,020.70/3,405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.74

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