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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.92, 4,494.24 and 2,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.92, 4,494.24 and 2,140.83 is: 2,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.92 : 4,494.24 = 2,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.92/4,494.24 = 2,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.92x = 4,494.24 × 2,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.92x = 9,621,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,403.82/3,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.33

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