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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.67, 4,912.69 and 2,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.67, 4,912.69 and 2,042.45 is: 3,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.67 : 4,912.69 = 2,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.67/4,912.69 = 2,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.67x = 4,912.69 × 2,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.67x = 10,033,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,033,899.13/3,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.16

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