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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,504.31 and 2,071.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,504.31 and 2,071.07 is: 2,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,504.31 = 2,071.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,504.31 = 2,071.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,504.31 × 2,071.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 9,328,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328,733.09/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.56

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