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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.83, 4,701.56 and 2,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.83, 4,701.56 and 2,081.13 is: 2,872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.83 : 4,701.56 = 2,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.83/4,701.56 = 2,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.83x = 4,701.56 × 2,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.83x = 9,784,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,547.16/3,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.04

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