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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.10, 4,875.46 and 2,082.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.10, 4,875.46 and 2,082.65 is: 3,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.10 : 4,875.46 = 2,082.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.10/4,875.46 = 2,082.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.10x = 4,875.46 × 2,082.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.10x = 10,153,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,153,847.19/3,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.29

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