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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.26, 4,890.77 and 2,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.26, 4,890.77 and 2,171.36 is: 3,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.26 : 4,890.77 = 2,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.26/4,890.77 = 2,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.26x = 4,890.77 × 2,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.26x = 10,619,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619,611.49/3,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.29

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