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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.26, 4,711.56 and 2,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.26, 4,711.56 and 2,088.02 is: 2,881.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.26 : 4,711.56 = 2,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.26/4,711.56 = 2,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.26x = 4,711.56 × 2,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.26x = 9,837,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,831.51/3,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,881.39

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