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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.49, 4,492.56 and 2,060.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.49, 4,492.56 and 2,060.90 is: 2,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.49 : 4,492.56 = 2,060.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.49/4,492.56 = 2,060.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.49x = 4,492.56 × 2,060.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.49x = 9,258,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258,694.44/3,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.16

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