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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,412.86, 4,709.94 and 2,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,412.86, 4,709.94 and 2,086.35 is: 2,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,412.86 : 4,709.94 = 2,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,412.86/4,709.94 = 2,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,412.86x = 4,709.94 × 2,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,412.86x = 9,826,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,583.32/3,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.28

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