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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.58, 4,893.49 and 2,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.58, 4,893.49 and 2,609.80 is: 3,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.58 : 4,893.49 = 2,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.58/4,893.49 = 2,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.58x = 4,893.49 × 2,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.58x = 12,771,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,030.20/3,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.60

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