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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.23, 4,501.31 and 2,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.23, 4,501.31 and 2,002.59 is: 2,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.23 : 4,501.31 = 2,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.23/4,501.31 = 2,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.23x = 4,501.31 × 2,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.23x = 9,014,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014,268.38/3,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.07

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