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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.46, 4,896.90 and 2,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.46, 4,896.90 and 2,030.16 is: 3,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.46 : 4,896.90 = 2,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.46/4,896.90 = 2,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.46x = 4,896.90 × 2,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.46x = 9,941,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,490.50/3,260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.11

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