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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.61, 4,504.84 and 2,519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.61, 4,504.84 and 2,519.38 is: 3,474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.61 : 4,504.84 = 2,519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.61/4,504.84 = 2,519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.61x = 4,504.84 × 2,519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.61x = 11,349,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,349,403.80/3,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.37

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