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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.83, 4,889.72 and 2,290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.83, 4,889.72 and 2,290.26 is: 3,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.83 : 4,889.72 = 2,290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.83/4,889.72 = 2,290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.83x = 4,889.72 × 2,290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.83x = 11,198,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,198,718.68/3,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.37

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