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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.95, 4,714.44 and 2,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.95, 4,714.44 and 2,089.38 is: 2,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.95 : 4,714.44 = 2,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.95/4,714.44 = 2,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.95x = 4,714.44 × 2,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.95x = 9,850,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,256.65/3,415.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.61

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