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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.22, 4,499.83 and 2,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.22, 4,499.83 and 2,066.68 is: 2,851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.22 : 4,499.83 = 2,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.22/4,499.83 = 2,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.22x = 4,499.83 × 2,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.22x = 9,299,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,675.83/3,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.59

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