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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.91, 4,508.66 and 2,272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.91, 4,508.66 and 2,272.91 is: 3,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.91 : 4,508.66 = 2,272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.91/4,508.66 = 2,272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.91x = 4,508.66 × 2,272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.91x = 10,247,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,748.75/3,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.75

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