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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.05, 4,934.73 and 2,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.05, 4,934.73 and 2,055.02 is: 3,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.05 : 4,934.73 = 2,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.05/4,934.73 = 2,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.05x = 4,934.73 × 2,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.05x = 10,140,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140,944.17/3,289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.24

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