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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.90, 4,511.55 and 2,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.90, 4,511.55 and 2,608.70 is: 3,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.90 : 4,511.55 = 2,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.90/4,511.55 = 2,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.90x = 4,511.55 × 2,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.90x = 11,769,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769,280.49/3,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.98

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