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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.53, 4,491.51 and 2,120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.53, 4,491.51 and 2,120.67 is: 2,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.53 : 4,491.51 = 2,120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.53/4,491.51 = 2,120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.53x = 4,491.51 × 2,120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.53x = 9,525,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,010.51/3,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.80

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