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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.55, 4,510.57 and 2,208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.55, 4,510.57 and 2,208.03 is: 3,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.55 : 4,510.57 = 2,208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.55/4,510.57 = 2,208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.55x = 4,510.57 × 2,208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.55x = 9,959,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,959,502.96/3,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.21

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