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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.92, 4,879.08 and 2,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.92, 4,879.08 and 2,024.82 is: 3,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.92 : 4,879.08 = 2,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.92/4,879.08 = 2,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.92x = 4,879.08 × 2,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.92x = 9,879,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879,258.77/3,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.31

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