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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.03, 4,510.38 and 2,262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.03, 4,510.38 and 2,262.05 is: 3,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.03 : 4,510.38 = 2,262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.03/4,510.38 = 2,262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.03x = 4,510.38 × 2,262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.03x = 10,202,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,705.08/3,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.06

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