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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.13, 4,499.73 and 2,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.13, 4,499.73 and 2,002.70 is: 2,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.13 : 4,499.73 = 2,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.13/4,499.73 = 2,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.13x = 4,499.73 × 2,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.13x = 9,011,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,609.27/3,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.49

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