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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.66, 4,515.37 and 2,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.66, 4,515.37 and 2,605.38 is: 3,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.66 : 4,515.37 = 2,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.66/4,515.37 = 2,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.66x = 4,515.37 × 2,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.66x = 11,764,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,254.69/3,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.91

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