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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.94, 4,712.97 and 2,089.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.94, 4,712.97 and 2,089.53 is: 2,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.94 : 4,712.97 = 2,089.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.94/4,712.97 = 2,089.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.94x = 4,712.97 × 2,089.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.94x = 9,847,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,892.20/3,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.77

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