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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.37, 4,909.68 and 2,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.37, 4,909.68 and 2,104.92 is: 3,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.37 : 4,909.68 = 2,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.37/4,909.68 = 2,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.37x = 4,909.68 × 2,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.37x = 10,334,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,483.63/3,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.21

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