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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.64, 4,702.88 and 2,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.64, 4,702.88 and 2,082.24 is: 2,873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.64 : 4,702.88 = 2,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.64/4,702.88 = 2,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.64x = 4,702.88 × 2,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.64x = 9,792,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,524.85/3,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.70

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