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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.73, 4,510.44 and 2,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.73, 4,510.44 and 2,009.48 is: 2,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.73 : 4,510.44 = 2,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.73/4,510.44 = 2,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.73x = 4,510.44 × 2,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.73x = 9,063,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,616.42/3,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.52

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