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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.63, 4,503.26 and 2,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.63, 4,503.26 and 2,084.28 is: 2,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.63 : 4,503.26 = 2,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.63/4,503.26 = 2,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.63x = 4,503.26 × 2,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.63x = 9,386,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386,044.33/3,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.72

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