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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.91, 4,511.42 and 2,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.91, 4,511.42 and 2,274.91 is: 3,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.91 : 4,511.42 = 2,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.91/4,511.42 = 2,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.91x = 4,511.42 × 2,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.91x = 10,263,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263,074.47/3,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.52

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