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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.73, 4,507.65 and 2,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.73, 4,507.65 and 2,086.97 is: 2,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.73 : 4,507.65 = 2,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.73/4,507.65 = 2,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.73x = 4,507.65 × 2,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.73x = 9,407,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,407,307.78/3,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.73

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