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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.52, 4,499.96 and 2,001.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.52, 4,499.96 and 2,001.31 is: 2,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.52 : 4,499.96 = 2,001.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.52/4,499.96 = 2,001.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.52x = 4,499.96 × 2,001.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.52x = 9,005,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,793.69/3,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.07

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