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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.67, 4,508.98 and 2,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.67, 4,508.98 and 2,150.58 is: 2,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.67 : 4,508.98 = 2,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.67/4,508.98 = 2,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.67x = 4,508.98 × 2,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.67x = 9,696,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,922.21/3,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.26

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