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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.65, 4,873.89 and 2,019.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.65, 4,873.89 and 2,019.09 is: 3,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.65 : 4,873.89 = 2,019.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.65/4,873.89 = 2,019.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.65x = 4,873.89 × 2,019.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.65x = 9,840,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,822.56/3,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.70

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