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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.40, 4,501.96 and 2,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.40, 4,501.96 and 2,003.20 is: 2,764.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.40 : 4,501.96 = 2,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.40/4,501.96 = 2,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.40x = 4,501.96 × 2,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.40x = 9,018,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,326.27/3,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.32

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