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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.96, 4,506.66 and 2,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.96, 4,506.66 and 2,069.48 is: 2,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.96 : 4,506.66 = 2,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.96/4,506.66 = 2,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.96x = 4,506.66 × 2,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.96x = 9,326,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,442.74/3,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.65

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