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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.33, 4,703.94 and 2,082.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.33, 4,703.94 and 2,082.33 is: 2,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.33 : 4,703.94 = 2,082.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.33/4,703.94 = 2,082.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.33x = 4,703.94 × 2,082.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.33x = 9,795,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,795,155.38/3,410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.21

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