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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.92, 4,716.48 and 2,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.92, 4,716.48 and 2,091.20 is: 2,885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.92 : 4,716.48 = 2,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.92/4,716.48 = 2,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.92x = 4,716.48 × 2,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.92x = 9,863,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,102.98/3,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.70

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