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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.70, 4,903.50 and 2,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.70, 4,903.50 and 2,044.69 is: 3,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.70 : 4,903.50 = 2,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.70/4,903.50 = 2,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.70x = 4,903.50 × 2,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.70x = 10,026,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,102.67/3,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.82

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