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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.83, 4,507.92 and 2,147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.83, 4,507.92 and 2,147.49 is: 2,964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.83 : 4,507.92 = 2,147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.83/4,507.92 = 2,147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.83x = 4,507.92 × 2,147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.83x = 9,680,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,713.12/3,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.24

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