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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.16, 4,526.72 and 2,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.16, 4,526.72 and 2,160.69 is: 2,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.16 : 4,526.72 = 2,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.16/4,526.72 = 2,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.16x = 4,526.72 × 2,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.16x = 9,780,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,838.64/3,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.73

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