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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.70, 4,504.93 and 2,148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.70, 4,504.93 and 2,148.58 is: 2,962.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.70 : 4,504.93 = 2,148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.70/4,504.93 = 2,148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.70x = 4,504.93 × 2,148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.70x = 9,679,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679,202.50/3,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.99

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