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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.48, 4,912.92 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.48, 4,912.92 and 2,102.40 is: 3,153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.48 : 4,912.92 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.48/4,912.92 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.48x = 4,912.92 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.48x = 10,328,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328,923.01/3,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.41

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