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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.96, 4,503.38 and 2,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.96, 4,503.38 and 2,268.59 is: 3,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.96 : 4,503.38 = 2,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.96/4,503.38 = 2,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.96x = 4,503.38 × 2,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.96x = 10,216,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216,309.30/3,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.95

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