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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.35, 4,992.28 and 2,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.35, 4,992.28 and 2,097.90 is: 3,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.35 : 4,992.28 = 2,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.35/4,992.28 = 2,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.35x = 4,992.28 × 2,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.35x = 10,473,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,268.76/3,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.52

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