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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.58, 4,847.98 and 2,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.58, 4,847.98 and 2,057.10 is: 3,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.58 : 4,847.98 = 2,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.58/4,847.98 = 2,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.58x = 4,847.98 × 2,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.58x = 9,972,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,779.66/3,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.82

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