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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.08, 4,889.62 and 1,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.08, 4,889.62 and 1,068.76 is: 1,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.08 : 4,889.62 = 1,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.08/4,889.62 = 1,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.08x = 4,889.62 × 1,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.08x = 5,225,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,830.27/3,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.98

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