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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.06, 4,711.50 and 2,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.06, 4,711.50 and 2,087.10 is: 2,880.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.06 : 4,711.50 = 2,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.06/4,711.50 = 2,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.06x = 4,711.50 × 2,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.06x = 9,833,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,371.65/3,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.26

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