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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.89, 4,499.63 and 2,064.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.89, 4,499.63 and 2,064.69 is: 2,848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.89 : 4,499.63 = 2,064.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.89/4,499.63 = 2,064.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.89x = 4,499.63 × 2,064.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.89x = 9,290,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,338.48/3,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.14

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