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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.91, 4,506.56 and 2,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.91, 4,506.56 and 2,069.73 is: 2,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.91 : 4,506.56 = 2,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.91/4,506.56 = 2,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.91x = 4,506.56 × 2,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.91x = 9,327,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327,362.43/3,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.10

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