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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.81, 4,511.85 and 2,510.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.81, 4,511.85 and 2,510.33 is: 3,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.81 : 4,511.85 = 2,510.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.81/4,511.85 = 2,510.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.81x = 4,511.85 × 2,510.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.81x = 11,326,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326,209.85/3,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.99

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