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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.58, 4,704.28 and 2,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.58, 4,704.28 and 2,082.58 is: 2,872.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.58 : 4,704.28 = 2,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.58/4,704.28 = 2,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.58x = 4,704.28 × 2,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.58x = 9,797,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,039.44/3,410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.54

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