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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.92, 4,886.58 and 2,029.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.92, 4,886.58 and 2,029.82 is: 3,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.92 : 4,886.58 = 2,029.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.92/4,886.58 = 2,029.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.92x = 4,886.58 × 2,029.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.92x = 9,918,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918,877.82/3,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.81

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