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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.72, 4,509.42 and 2,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.72, 4,509.42 and 2,010.80 is: 2,773.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.72 : 4,509.42 = 2,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.72/4,509.42 = 2,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.72x = 4,509.42 × 2,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.72x = 9,067,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,067,541.74/3,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.19

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