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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.64, 4,510.91 and 2,151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.64, 4,510.91 and 2,151.03 is: 2,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.64 : 4,510.91 = 2,151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.64/4,510.91 = 2,151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.64x = 4,510.91 × 2,151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.64x = 9,703,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703,108.11/3,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.64

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