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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.02, 4,869.68 and 2,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.02, 4,869.68 and 2,662.18 is: 3,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.02 : 4,869.68 = 2,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.02/4,869.68 = 2,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.02x = 4,869.68 × 2,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.02x = 12,963,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963,940.35/3,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.98

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