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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.75, 4,505.55 and 2,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.75, 4,505.55 and 2,147.29 is: 2,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.75 : 4,505.55 = 2,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.75/4,505.55 = 2,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.75x = 4,505.55 × 2,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.75x = 9,674,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,722.46/3,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.48

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