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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.55, 4,906.50 and 2,721.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.55, 4,906.50 and 2,721.47 is: 4,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.55 : 4,906.50 = 2,721.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.55/4,906.50 = 2,721.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.55x = 4,906.50 × 2,721.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.55x = 13,352,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352,892.56/3,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.78

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