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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.52, 4,491.90 and 2,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.52, 4,491.90 and 2,206.92 is: 3,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.52 : 4,491.90 = 2,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.52/4,491.90 = 2,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.52x = 4,491.90 × 2,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.52x = 9,913,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913,263.95/3,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.00

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