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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.87, 4,502.43 and 2,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.87, 4,502.43 and 2,005.20 is: 2,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.87 : 4,502.43 = 2,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.87/4,502.43 = 2,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.87x = 4,502.43 × 2,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.87x = 9,028,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028,280.16/3,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.13

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