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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.23, 4,989.02 and 2,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.23, 4,989.02 and 2,091.26 is: 3,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.23 : 4,989.02 = 2,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.23/4,989.02 = 2,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.23x = 4,989.02 × 2,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.23x = 10,433,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,433,337.97/3,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.63

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