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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.30, 4,935.09 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.30, 4,935.09 and 2,055.25 is: 3,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.30 : 4,935.09 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.30/4,935.09 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.30x = 4,935.09 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.30x = 10,142,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142,843.72/3,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.59

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