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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.91, 4,505.85 and 2,146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.91, 4,505.85 and 2,146.76 is: 2,961.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.91 : 4,505.85 = 2,146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.91/4,505.85 = 2,146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.91x = 4,505.85 × 2,146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.91x = 9,672,978.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,978.55/3,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.80

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