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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.10, 4,876.96 and 2,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.10, 4,876.96 and 2,083.65 is: 3,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.10 : 4,876.96 = 2,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.10/4,876.96 = 2,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.10x = 4,876.96 × 2,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.10x = 10,161,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161,877.70/3,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.79

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