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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.01, 4,506.99 and 2,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.01, 4,506.99 and 2,385.54 is: 3,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.01 : 4,506.99 = 2,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.01/4,506.99 = 2,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.01x = 4,506.99 × 2,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.01x = 10,751,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,751,604.92/3,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.97

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