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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.93, 4,497.15 and 2,953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.93, 4,497.15 and 2,953.34 is: 4,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.93 : 4,497.15 = 2,953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.93/4,497.15 = 2,953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.93x = 4,497.15 × 2,953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.93x = 13,281,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,612.98/3,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.72

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