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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.66, 4,509.72 and 2,008.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.66, 4,509.72 and 2,008.74 is: 2,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.66 : 4,509.72 = 2,008.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.66/4,509.72 = 2,008.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.66x = 4,509.72 × 2,008.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.66x = 9,058,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058,854.95/3,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.28

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