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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.44, 4,709.07 and 2,085.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.44, 4,709.07 and 2,085.93 is: 2,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.44 : 4,709.07 = 2,085.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.44/4,709.07 = 2,085.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.44x = 4,709.07 × 2,085.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.44x = 9,822,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,822,790.39/3,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.52

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