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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.02, 4,503.25 and 2,132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.02, 4,503.25 and 2,132.43 is: 2,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.02 : 4,503.25 = 2,132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.02/4,503.25 = 2,132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.02x = 4,503.25 × 2,132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.02x = 9,602,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602,839.18/3,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.23

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