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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.53, 4,855.17 and 2,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.53, 4,855.17 and 2,069.18 is: 3,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.53 : 4,855.17 = 2,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.53/4,855.17 = 2,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.53x = 4,855.17 × 2,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.53x = 10,046,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,046,222.35/3,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.14

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