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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.03, 4,511.64 and 2,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.03, 4,511.64 and 2,076.37 is: 2,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.03 : 4,511.64 = 2,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.03/4,511.64 = 2,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.03x = 4,511.64 × 2,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.03x = 9,367,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367,833.95/3,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.88

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