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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.63, 4,511.45 and 2,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.63, 4,511.45 and 2,671.56 is: 3,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.63 : 4,511.45 = 2,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.63/4,511.45 = 2,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.63x = 4,511.45 × 2,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.63x = 12,052,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,596.00/3,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.48

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