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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.72, 4,891.69 and 2,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.72, 4,891.69 and 2,094.04 is: 3,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.72 : 4,891.69 = 2,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.72/4,891.69 = 2,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.72x = 4,891.69 × 2,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.72x = 10,243,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243,394.53/3,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.53

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