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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.68, 4,504.98 and 2,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.68, 4,504.98 and 2,269 is: 3,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.68 : 4,504.98 = 2,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.68/4,504.98 = 2,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.68x = 4,504.98 × 2,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.68x = 10,221,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,221,799.62/3,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.99

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