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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.54, 4,508.54 and 2,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.54, 4,508.54 and 2,008.68 is: 2,772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.54 : 4,508.54 = 2,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.54/4,508.54 = 2,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.54x = 4,508.54 × 2,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.54x = 9,056,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,181.54/3,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.41

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