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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.80, 4,881.72 and 2,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.80, 4,881.72 and 2,102.12 is: 3,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.80 : 4,881.72 = 2,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.80/4,881.72 = 2,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.80x = 4,881.72 × 2,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.80x = 10,261,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,961.25/3,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.00

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