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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.17, 4,506.91 and 2,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.17, 4,506.91 and 2,149.09 is: 2,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.17 : 4,506.91 = 2,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.17/4,506.91 = 2,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.17x = 4,506.91 × 2,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.17x = 9,685,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,685,732.68/3,263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.20

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