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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.23, 4,502.69 and 2,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.23, 4,502.69 and 2,003.59 is: 2,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.23 : 4,502.69 = 2,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.23/4,502.69 = 2,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.23x = 4,502.69 × 2,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.23x = 9,021,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021,544.66/3,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.45

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