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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.76, 4,502.28 and 2,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.76, 4,502.28 and 2,143.72 is: 2,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.76 : 4,502.28 = 2,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.76/4,502.28 = 2,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.76x = 4,502.28 × 2,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.76x = 9,651,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,627.68/3,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.31

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