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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.49, 4,893.60 and 2,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.49, 4,893.60 and 2,029.93 is: 3,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.49 : 4,893.60 = 2,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.49/4,893.60 = 2,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.49x = 4,893.60 × 2,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.49x = 9,933,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,665.45/3,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.74

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