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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.94, 4,891.50 and 2,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.94, 4,891.50 and 2,031.90 is: 3,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.94 : 4,891.50 = 2,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.94/4,891.50 = 2,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.94x = 4,891.50 × 2,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.94x = 9,939,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939,038.85/3,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.91

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