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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.93, 4,507.50 and 2,088.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.93, 4,507.50 and 2,088.45 is: 2,880.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.93 : 4,507.50 = 2,088.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.93/4,507.50 = 2,088.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.93x = 4,507.50 × 2,088.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.93x = 9,413,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413,688.38/3,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.63

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