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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.72, 4,504.41 and 2,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.72, 4,504.41 and 2,146.30 is: 2,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.72 : 4,504.41 = 2,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.72/4,504.41 = 2,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.72x = 4,504.41 × 2,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.72x = 9,667,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,803.92/3,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.39

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