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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.64, 4,499.94 and 2,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.64, 4,499.94 and 2,753.70 is: 3,800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.64 : 4,499.94 = 2,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.64/4,499.94 = 2,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.64x = 4,499.94 × 2,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.64x = 12,391,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,484.78/3,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.32

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