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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.40, 4,989.60 and 2,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.40, 4,989.60 and 2,095.20 is: 3,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.40 : 4,989.60 = 2,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.40/4,989.60 = 2,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.40x = 4,989.60 × 2,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.40x = 10,454,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454,209.92/3,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.80

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