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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.13, 4,858.26 and 2,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.13, 4,858.26 and 2,009.26 is: 3,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.13 : 4,858.26 = 2,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.13/4,858.26 = 2,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.13x = 4,858.26 × 2,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.13x = 9,761,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761,507.49/3,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.12

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