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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.59, 4,784.28 and 2,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.59, 4,784.28 and 2,050.71 is: 2,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.59 : 4,784.28 = 2,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.59/4,784.28 = 2,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.59x = 4,784.28 × 2,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.59x = 9,811,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,170.84/3,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.21

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