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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.08, 4,861.96 and 2,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.08, 4,861.96 and 2,073.62 is: 3,107.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.08 : 4,861.96 = 2,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.08/4,861.96 = 2,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.08x = 4,861.96 × 2,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.08x = 10,081,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081,857.50/3,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.77

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