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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.86, 4,881.96 and 2,163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.86, 4,881.96 and 2,163.04 is: 3,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.86 : 4,881.96 = 2,163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.86/4,881.96 = 2,163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.86x = 4,881.96 × 2,163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.86x = 10,559,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559,874.76/3,260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.37

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