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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.94, 4,715.73 and 2,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.94, 4,715.73 and 2,091.53 is: 2,886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.94 : 4,715.73 = 2,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.94/4,715.73 = 2,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.94x = 4,715.73 × 2,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.94x = 9,863,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,067.19/3,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.52

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