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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.68, 4,510.44 and 2,736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.68, 4,510.44 and 2,736.48 is: 3,779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.68 : 4,510.44 = 2,736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.68/4,510.44 = 2,736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.68x = 4,510.44 × 2,736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.68x = 12,342,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342,728.85/3,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.53

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