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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.44, 4,701.09 and 2,080.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.44, 4,701.09 and 2,080.58 is: 2,871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.44 : 4,701.09 = 2,080.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.44/4,701.09 = 2,080.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.44x = 4,701.09 × 2,080.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.44x = 9,780,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,970.33/3,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.32

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