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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.53, 4,896.66 and 2,093.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.53, 4,896.66 and 2,093.25 is: 3,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.53 : 4,896.66 = 2,093.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.53/4,896.66 = 2,093.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.53x = 4,896.66 × 2,093.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.53x = 10,249,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,249,898.60/3,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.86

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