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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.51, 5,186.98 and 2,080.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.51, 5,186.98 and 2,080.69 is: 3,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.51 : 5,186.98 = 2,080.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.51/5,186.98 = 2,080.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.51x = 5,186.98 × 2,080.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.51x = 10,792,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792,497.42/3,466.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.36

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