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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.83, 4,705.28 and 2,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.83, 4,705.28 and 2,082.23 is: 2,872.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.83 : 4,705.28 = 2,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.83/4,705.28 = 2,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.83x = 4,705.28 × 2,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.83x = 9,797,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,797,475.17/3,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.46

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