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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.06, 4,497.32 and 2,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.06, 4,497.32 and 2,953.46 is: 4,066.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.06 : 4,497.32 = 2,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.06/4,497.32 = 2,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.06x = 4,497.32 × 2,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.06x = 13,282,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282,673.35/3,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.89

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