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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.86, 4,706.66 and 2,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.86, 4,706.66 and 2,085.90 is: 2,878.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.86 : 4,706.66 = 2,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.86/4,706.66 = 2,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.86x = 4,706.66 × 2,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.86x = 9,817,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,628.65/3,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.34

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