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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.63, 4,507.86 and 2,362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.63, 4,507.86 and 2,362.89 is: 3,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.63 : 4,507.86 = 2,362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.63/4,507.86 = 2,362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.63x = 4,507.86 × 2,362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.63x = 10,651,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,651,577.32/3,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.74

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