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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.29, 4,505.70 and 2,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.29, 4,505.70 and 2,148.21 is: 2,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.29 : 4,505.70 = 2,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.29/4,505.70 = 2,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.29x = 4,505.70 × 2,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.29x = 9,679,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,189.80/3,262.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.99

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