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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.08, 4,476.60 and 2,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.08, 4,476.60 and 2,167.45 is: 2,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.08 : 4,476.60 = 2,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.08/4,476.60 = 2,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.08x = 4,476.60 × 2,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.08x = 9,702,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,795.48/3,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.09

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