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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.48, 4,891.32 and 2,093.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.48, 4,891.32 and 2,093.81 is: 3,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.48 : 4,891.32 = 2,093.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.48/4,891.32 = 2,093.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.48x = 4,891.32 × 2,093.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.48x = 10,241,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,470.27/3,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.17

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