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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.40, 4,988.10 and 2,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.40, 4,988.10 and 2,094.20 is: 3,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.40 : 4,988.10 = 2,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.40/4,988.10 = 2,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.40x = 4,988.10 × 2,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.40x = 10,446,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446,079.02/3,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.30

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