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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.02, 4,707.96 and 2,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.02, 4,707.96 and 2,086.08 is: 2,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.02 : 4,707.96 = 2,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.02/4,707.96 = 2,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.02x = 4,707.96 × 2,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.02x = 9,821,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,821,181.20/3,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.41

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