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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.40, 4,507.68 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.40, 4,507.68 and 2,072.28 is: 2,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.40 : 4,507.68 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.40/4,507.68 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.40x = 4,507.68 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.40x = 9,341,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341,175.11/3,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.90

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