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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.85, 4,499.30 and 2,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.85, 4,499.30 and 2,001.56 is: 2,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.85 : 4,499.30 = 2,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.85/4,499.30 = 2,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.85x = 4,499.30 × 2,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.85x = 9,005,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,615.47/3,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.59

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