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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.68, 4,508.56 and 2,148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.68, 4,508.56 and 2,148.56 is: 2,966.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.68 : 4,508.56 = 2,148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.68/4,508.56 = 2,148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.68x = 4,508.56 × 2,148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.68x = 9,686,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,911.67/3,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.28

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