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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.02, 4,511.25 and 2,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.02, 4,511.25 and 2,088.84 is: 2,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.02 : 4,511.25 = 2,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.02/4,511.25 = 2,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.02x = 4,511.25 × 2,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.02x = 9,423,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,279.45/3,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.48

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