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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.94, 4,711.59 and 2,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.94, 4,711.59 and 2,088.53 is: 2,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.94 : 4,711.59 = 2,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.94/4,711.59 = 2,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.94x = 4,711.59 × 2,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.94x = 9,840,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,273.50/3,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.38

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