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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.90, 4,486.93 and 2,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.90, 4,486.93 and 2,055.12 is: 2,836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.90 : 4,486.93 = 2,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.90/4,486.93 = 2,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.90x = 4,486.93 × 2,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.90x = 9,221,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,221,179.58/3,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.50

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