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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.03, 4,476.58 and 2,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.03, 4,476.58 and 2,126.56 is: 2,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.03 : 4,476.58 = 2,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.03/4,476.58 = 2,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.03x = 4,476.58 × 2,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.03x = 9,519,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,519,715.96/3,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.73

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