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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.97, 4,497.03 and 2,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.97, 4,497.03 and 2,001.27 is: 2,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.97 : 4,497.03 = 2,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.97/4,497.03 = 2,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.97x = 4,497.03 × 2,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.97x = 8,999,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999,771.23/3,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.70

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