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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.32, 4,507.00 and 2,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.32, 4,507.00 and 2,006.97 is: 2,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.32 : 4,507.00 = 2,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.32/4,507.00 = 2,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.32x = 4,507.00 × 2,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.32x = 9,045,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,403.76/3,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.30

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