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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.30, 4,806.08 and 2,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.30, 4,806.08 and 2,650.59 is: 3,969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.30 : 4,806.08 = 2,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.30/4,806.08 = 2,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.30x = 4,806.08 × 2,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.30x = 12,738,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,941.94/3,209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.39

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