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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.56, 4,493.34 and 2,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.56, 4,493.34 and 2,079.36 is: 2,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.56 : 4,493.34 = 2,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.56/4,493.34 = 2,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.56x = 4,493.34 × 2,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.56x = 9,343,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,271.46/3,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.06

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