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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.79, 4,486.70 and 2,073.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.79, 4,486.70 and 2,073.35 is: 2,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.79 : 4,486.70 = 2,073.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.79/4,486.70 = 2,073.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.79x = 4,486.70 × 2,073.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.79x = 9,302,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,466.64/3,253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.97

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