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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.73, 4,872.04 and 2,080.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.73, 4,872.04 and 2,080.83 is: 3,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.73 : 4,872.04 = 2,080.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.73/4,872.04 = 2,080.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.73x = 4,872.04 × 2,080.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.73x = 10,137,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,137,886.99/3,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.82

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