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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.15, 4,507.70 and 2,148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.15, 4,507.70 and 2,148.03 is: 2,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.15 : 4,507.70 = 2,148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.15/4,507.70 = 2,148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.15x = 4,507.70 × 2,148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.15x = 9,682,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,664.09/3,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.55

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