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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.36, 4,511.91 and 2,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.36, 4,511.91 and 2,567.03 is: 3,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.36 : 4,511.91 = 2,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.36/4,511.91 = 2,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.36x = 4,511.91 × 2,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.36x = 11,582,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582,212.31/3,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.91

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