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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.99, 4,868.20 and 2,082.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.99, 4,868.20 and 2,082.31 is: 3,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.99 : 4,868.20 = 2,082.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.99/4,868.20 = 2,082.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.99x = 4,868.20 × 2,082.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.99x = 10,137,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,091.97/3,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.16

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