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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.39, 4,809.58 and 2,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.39, 4,809.58 and 2,004.62 is: 3,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.39 : 4,809.58 = 2,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.39/4,809.58 = 2,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.39x = 4,809.58 × 2,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.39x = 9,641,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,351.20/3,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.92

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