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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.91, 4,510.04 and 2,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.91, 4,510.04 and 2,273.91 is: 3,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.91 : 4,510.04 = 2,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.91/4,510.04 = 2,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.91x = 4,510.04 × 2,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.91x = 10,255,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,425.06/3,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.14

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