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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.81, 4,895.43 and 2,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.81, 4,895.43 and 2,030.48 is: 3,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.81 : 4,895.43 = 2,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.81/4,895.43 = 2,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.81x = 4,895.43 × 2,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.81x = 9,940,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,048.23/3,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.74

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