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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.62, 4,989.49 and 2,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.62, 4,989.49 and 2,076.12 is: 3,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.62 : 4,989.49 = 2,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.62/4,989.49 = 2,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.62x = 4,989.49 × 2,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.62x = 10,358,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,779.98/3,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.65

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