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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.15, 4,893.47 and 2,166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.15, 4,893.47 and 2,166.03 is: 3,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.15 : 4,893.47 = 2,166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.15/4,893.47 = 2,166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.15x = 4,893.47 × 2,166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.15x = 10,599,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599,391.99/3,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.20

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