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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.01, 4,509.92 and 1,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.01, 4,509.92 and 1,941.72 is: 2,679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.01 : 4,509.92 = 1,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.01/4,509.92 = 1,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.01x = 4,509.92 × 1,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.01x = 8,757,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,001.86/3,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.61

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