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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.17, 4,511.03 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.17, 4,511.03 and 2,008.62 is: 2,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.17 : 4,511.03 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.17/4,511.03 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.17x = 4,511.03 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.17x = 9,060,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060,956.20/3,267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.33

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