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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.68, 4,496.81 and 2,953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.68, 4,496.81 and 2,953.09 is: 4,066.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.68 : 4,496.81 = 2,953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.68/4,496.81 = 2,953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.68x = 4,496.81 × 2,953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.68x = 13,279,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,458.64/3,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.37

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