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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.88, 4,770.84 and 2,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.88, 4,770.84 and 2,041.04 is: 2,816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.88 : 4,770.84 = 2,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.88/4,770.84 = 2,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.88x = 4,770.84 × 2,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.88x = 9,737,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,468.02/3,456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.83

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