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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.66, 4,506.26 and 2,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.66, 4,506.26 and 2,006.78 is: 2,769.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.66 : 4,506.26 = 2,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.66/4,506.26 = 2,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.66x = 4,506.26 × 2,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.66x = 9,043,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043,072.44/3,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.14

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