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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.95, 4,510.70 and 2,679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.95, 4,510.70 and 2,679.89 is: 3,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.95 : 4,510.70 = 2,679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.95/4,510.70 = 2,679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.95x = 4,510.70 × 2,679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.95x = 12,088,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088,143.87/3,267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.00

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