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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.92, 4,894.63 and 2,030.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.92, 4,894.63 and 2,030.87 is: 3,043.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.92 : 4,894.63 = 2,030.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.92/4,894.63 = 2,030.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.92x = 4,894.63 × 2,030.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.92x = 9,940,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,364.39/3,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.66

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