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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.38, 4,889.70 and 2,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.38, 4,889.70 and 2,030.94 is: 3,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.38 : 4,889.70 = 2,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.38/4,889.70 = 2,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.38x = 4,889.70 × 2,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.38x = 9,930,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930,687.32/3,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.20

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