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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.29, 4,883.40 and 2,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.29, 4,883.40 and 2,084.63 is: 3,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.29 : 4,883.40 = 2,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.29/4,883.40 = 2,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.29x = 4,883.40 × 2,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.29x = 10,180,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,057.73/3,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.27

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