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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.45, 4,901.10 and 2,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.45, 4,901.10 and 2,720.02 is: 4,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.45 : 4,901.10 = 2,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.45/4,901.10 = 2,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.45x = 4,901.10 × 2,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.45x = 13,331,090.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331,090.02/3,267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.97

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