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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.93, 4,885.47 and 2,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.93, 4,885.47 and 2,023.02 is: 3,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.93 : 4,885.47 = 2,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.93/4,885.47 = 2,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.93x = 4,885.47 × 2,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.93x = 9,883,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,883,403.52/3,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.51

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