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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.97, 4,503.99 and 2,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.97, 4,503.99 and 2,084.80 is: 2,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.97 : 4,503.99 = 2,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.97/4,503.99 = 2,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.97x = 4,503.99 × 2,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.97x = 9,389,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,389,918.35/3,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.96

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