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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.37, 4,887.93 and 2,085.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.37, 4,887.93 and 2,085.62 is: 3,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.37 : 4,887.93 = 2,085.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.37/4,887.93 = 2,085.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.37x = 4,887.93 × 2,085.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.37x = 10,194,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,364.57/3,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.48

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