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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.89, 4,506.91 and 2,205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.89, 4,506.91 and 2,205.34 is: 3,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.89 : 4,506.91 = 2,205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.89/4,506.91 = 2,205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.89x = 4,506.91 × 2,205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.89x = 9,939,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939,252.12/3,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.42

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