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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.77, 4,504.97 and 2,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.77, 4,504.97 and 2,068.55 is: 2,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.77 : 4,504.97 = 2,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.77/4,504.97 = 2,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.77x = 4,504.97 × 2,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.77x = 9,318,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,768.94/3,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.47

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