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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.17, 4,489.07 and 2,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.17, 4,489.07 and 2,137.08 is: 2,947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.17 : 4,489.07 = 2,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.17/4,489.07 = 2,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.17x = 4,489.07 × 2,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.17x = 9,593,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,491.03/3,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.15

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