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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.92, 4,906.08 and 2,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.92, 4,906.08 and 2,042.82 is: 3,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.92 : 4,906.08 = 2,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.92/4,906.08 = 2,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.92x = 4,906.08 × 2,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.92x = 10,022,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,238.35/3,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.30

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