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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.58, 4,709.70 and 2,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.58, 4,709.70 and 2,086.43 is: 2,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.58 : 4,709.70 = 2,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.58/4,709.70 = 2,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.58x = 4,709.70 × 2,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.58x = 9,826,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,435.82/3,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.48

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