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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.53, 4,873.41 and 2,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.53, 4,873.41 and 2,664.69 is: 3,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.53 : 4,873.41 = 2,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.53/4,873.41 = 2,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.53x = 4,873.41 × 2,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.53x = 12,986,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986,126.89/3,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.72

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