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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.88, 4,880.64 and 2,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.88, 4,880.64 and 2,604.48 is: 3,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.88 : 4,880.64 = 2,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.88/4,880.64 = 2,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.88x = 4,880.64 × 2,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.88x = 12,711,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,711,529.27/3,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.03

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