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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.38, 4,507.33 and 2,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.38, 4,507.33 and 2,006.48 is: 2,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.38 : 4,507.33 = 2,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.38/4,507.33 = 2,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.38x = 4,507.33 × 2,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.38x = 9,043,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,867.50/3,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.63

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