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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.29, 4,511.52 and 2,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.29, 4,511.52 and 2,011.23 is: 2,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.29 : 4,511.52 = 2,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.29/4,511.52 = 2,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.29x = 4,511.52 × 2,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.29x = 9,073,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,704.37/3,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.59

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