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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.65, 4,503.51 and 2,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.65, 4,503.51 and 2,004.78 is: 2,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.65 : 4,503.51 = 2,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.65/4,503.51 = 2,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.65x = 4,503.51 × 2,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.65x = 9,028,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,546.78/3,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.40

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