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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.61, 4,503.69 and 2,668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.61, 4,503.69 and 2,668.46 is: 3,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.61 : 4,503.69 = 2,668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.61/4,503.69 = 2,668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.61x = 4,503.69 × 2,668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.61x = 12,017,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,017,894.10/3,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.01

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