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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.56, 4,871.34 and 2,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.56, 4,871.34 and 2,094.12 is: 3,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.56 : 4,871.34 = 2,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.56/4,871.34 = 2,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.56x = 4,871.34 × 2,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.56x = 10,201,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,201,170.52/3,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.18

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