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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.76, 4,505.82 and 2,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.76, 4,505.82 and 2,269.48 is: 3,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.76 : 4,505.82 = 2,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.76/4,505.82 = 2,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.76x = 4,505.82 × 2,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.76x = 10,225,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,868.37/3,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.20

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