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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.06, 4,711.76 and 2,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.06, 4,711.76 and 2,087.37 is: 2,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.06 : 4,711.76 = 2,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.06/4,711.76 = 2,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.06x = 4,711.76 × 2,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.06x = 9,835,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,835,186.47/3,415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.95

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