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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.82, 4,510.56 and 2,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.82, 4,510.56 and 2,149.66 is: 2,967.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.82 : 4,510.56 = 2,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.82/4,510.56 = 2,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.82x = 4,510.56 × 2,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.82x = 9,696,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,170.41/3,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.17

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