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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.60, 4,978.80 and 2,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.60, 4,978.80 and 2,029.60 is: 3,038.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.60 : 4,978.80 = 2,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.60/4,978.80 = 2,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.60x = 4,978.80 × 2,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.60x = 10,104,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,104,972.48/3,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.54

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