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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.06, 4,510.42 and 2,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.06, 4,510.42 and 2,151.24 is: 2,969.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.06 : 4,510.42 = 2,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.06/4,510.42 = 2,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.06x = 4,510.42 × 2,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.06x = 9,702,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,995.92/3,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.95

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