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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.50, 4,908.45 and 2,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.50, 4,908.45 and 2,042.11 is: 3,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.50 : 4,908.45 = 2,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.50/4,908.45 = 2,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.50x = 4,908.45 × 2,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.50x = 10,023,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023,597.14/3,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.51

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