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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.68, 4,867.97 and 2,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.68, 4,867.97 and 2,771.20 is: 4,133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.68 : 4,867.97 = 2,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.68/4,867.97 = 2,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.68x = 4,867.97 × 2,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.68x = 13,490,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490,118.46/3,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.41

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