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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.58, 4,713.45 and 2,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.58, 4,713.45 and 2,089.86 is: 2,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.58 : 4,713.45 = 2,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.58/4,713.45 = 2,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.58x = 4,713.45 × 2,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.58x = 9,850,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,450.62/3,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.13

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