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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.86, 4,713.90 and 2,071.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.86, 4,713.90 and 2,071.02 is: 2,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.86 : 4,713.90 = 2,071.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.86/4,713.90 = 2,071.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.86x = 4,713.90 × 2,071.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.86x = 9,762,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762,581.18/3,415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.02

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