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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.18, 4,511.13 and 2,736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.18, 4,511.13 and 2,736.98 is: 3,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.18 : 4,511.13 = 2,736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.18/4,511.13 = 2,736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.18x = 4,511.13 × 2,736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.18x = 12,346,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,346,872.59/3,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.22

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