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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.67, 4,504.39 and 2,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.67, 4,504.39 and 2,086.22 is: 2,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.67 : 4,504.39 = 2,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.67/4,504.39 = 2,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.67x = 4,504.39 × 2,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.67x = 9,397,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397,115.55/3,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.55

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