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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.23, 4,506.45 and 2,008.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.23, 4,506.45 and 2,008.98 is: 2,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.23 : 4,506.45 = 2,008.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.23/4,506.45 = 2,008.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.23x = 4,506.45 × 2,008.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.23x = 9,053,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053,367.92/3,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.97

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