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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.68, 4,503.60 and 2,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.68, 4,503.60 and 2,268 is: 3,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.68 : 4,503.60 = 2,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.68/4,503.60 = 2,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.68x = 4,503.60 × 2,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.68x = 10,214,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,164.80/3,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.61

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