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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.06, 4,512.78 and 2,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.06, 4,512.78 and 2,385.54 is: 3,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.06 : 4,512.78 = 2,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.06/4,512.78 = 2,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.06x = 4,512.78 × 2,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.06x = 10,765,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,765,417.20/3,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.12

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