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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.29, 4,508.19 and 2,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.29, 4,508.19 and 2,008.43 is: 2,772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.29 : 4,508.19 = 2,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.29/4,508.19 = 2,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.29x = 4,508.19 × 2,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.29x = 9,054,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054,361.50/3,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.07

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