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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.54, 4,451.91 and 2,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.54, 4,451.91 and 2,049.10 is: 2,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.54 : 4,451.91 = 2,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.54/4,451.91 = 2,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.54x = 4,451.91 × 2,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.54x = 9,122,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,408.78/3,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.30

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