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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.44, 4,498.90 and 2,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.44, 4,498.90 and 2,141.83 is: 2,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.44 : 4,498.90 = 2,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.44/4,498.90 = 2,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.44x = 4,498.90 × 2,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.44x = 9,635,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,635,878.99/3,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.39

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