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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.62, 4,873.82 and 2,019.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.62, 4,873.82 and 2,019.05 is: 3,022.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.62 : 4,873.82 = 2,019.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.62/4,873.82 = 2,019.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.62x = 4,873.82 × 2,019.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.62x = 9,840,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,466.95/3,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.61

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