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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.50, 4,504.53 and 2,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.50, 4,504.53 and 2,007.18 is: 2,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.50 : 4,504.53 = 2,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.50/4,504.53 = 2,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.50x = 4,504.53 × 2,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.50x = 9,041,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041,402.53/3,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.77

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