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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.62, 4,903.64 and 2,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.62, 4,903.64 and 2,039.34 is: 3,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.62 : 4,903.64 = 2,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.62/4,903.64 = 2,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.62x = 4,903.64 × 2,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.62x = 10,000,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,189.20/3,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.65

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