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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,479.91, 4,802.29 and 2,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,479.91, 4,802.29 and 2,082.66 is: 2,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,479.91 : 4,802.29 = 2,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,479.91/4,802.29 = 2,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,479.91x = 4,802.29 × 2,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,479.91x = 10,001,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,532.08/3,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.08

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