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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.51, 4,930.57 and 2,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.51, 4,930.57 and 2,057.18 is: 3,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.51 : 4,930.57 = 2,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.51/4,930.57 = 2,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.51x = 4,930.57 × 2,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.51x = 10,143,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143,075.65/3,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.72

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