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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.48, 4,503.04 and 2,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.48, 4,503.04 and 2,003.84 is: 2,765.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.48 : 4,503.04 = 2,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.48/4,503.04 = 2,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.48x = 4,503.04 × 2,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.48x = 9,023,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023,371.67/3,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.80

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