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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.40, 4,503.68 and 2,145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.40, 4,503.68 and 2,145.94 is: 2,960.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.40 : 4,503.68 = 2,145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.40/4,503.68 = 2,145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.40x = 4,503.68 × 2,145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.40x = 9,664,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,664,627.06/3,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.61

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