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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.04, 4,511.94 and 2,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.04, 4,511.94 and 2,092.60 is: 2,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.04 : 4,511.94 = 2,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.04/4,511.94 = 2,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.04x = 4,511.94 × 2,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.04x = 9,441,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441,685.64/3,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.33

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