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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.04, 4,506.44 and 2,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.04, 4,506.44 and 2,085.90 is: 2,878.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.04 : 4,506.44 = 2,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.04/4,506.44 = 2,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.04x = 4,506.44 × 2,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.04x = 9,399,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,399,972.77/3,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.98

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