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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.46, 4,485.33 and 2,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.46, 4,485.33 and 2,070.48 is: 2,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.46 : 4,485.33 = 2,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.46/4,485.33 = 2,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.46x = 4,485.33 × 2,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.46x = 9,286,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,786.06/3,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.19

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