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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.09, 4,511.98 and 2,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.09, 4,511.98 and 2,209.80 is: 3,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.09 : 4,511.98 = 2,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.09/4,511.98 = 2,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.09x = 4,511.98 × 2,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.09x = 9,970,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,573.40/3,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.02

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