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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.70, 4,494.35 and 2,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.70, 4,494.35 and 2,061.25 is: 2,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.70 : 4,494.35 = 2,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.70/4,494.35 = 2,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.70x = 4,494.35 × 2,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.70x = 9,263,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,972.85/3,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.59

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