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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.20, 4,499.36 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.20, 4,499.36 and 2,082.96 is: 2,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.20 : 4,499.36 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.20/4,499.36 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.20x = 4,499.36 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.20x = 9,371,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371,986.91/3,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.78

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