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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.86, 4,834.16 and 2,055.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.86, 4,834.16 and 2,055.93 is: 3,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.86 : 4,834.16 = 2,055.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.86/4,834.16 = 2,055.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.86x = 4,834.16 × 2,055.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.86x = 9,938,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,938,684.29/3,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.08

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