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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.44, 4,504.80 and 2,085.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.44, 4,504.80 and 2,085.52 is: 2,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.44 : 4,504.80 = 2,085.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.44/4,504.80 = 2,085.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.44x = 4,504.80 × 2,085.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.44x = 9,394,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394,850.50/3,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.82

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