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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.40, 4,496.79 and 2,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.40, 4,496.79 and 2,140.94 is: 2,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.40 : 4,496.79 = 2,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.40/4,496.79 = 2,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.40x = 4,496.79 × 2,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.40x = 9,627,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,357.58/3,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.72

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