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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.66, 4,501.44 and 2,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.66, 4,501.44 and 2,002.74 is: 2,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.66 : 4,501.44 = 2,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.66/4,501.44 = 2,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.66x = 4,501.44 × 2,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.66x = 9,015,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,213.95/3,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.00

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