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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.98, 4,502.34 and 2,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.98, 4,502.34 and 2,003.34 is: 2,765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.98 : 4,502.34 = 2,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.98/4,502.34 = 2,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.98x = 4,502.34 × 2,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.98x = 9,019,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,717.82/3,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.10

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