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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.82, 4,497.21 and 2,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.82, 4,497.21 and 2,670.33 is: 3,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.82 : 4,497.21 = 2,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.82/4,497.21 = 2,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.82x = 4,497.21 × 2,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.82x = 12,009,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009,034.78/3,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.83

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