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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.04, 4,510.27 and 1,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.04, 4,510.27 and 1,941.74 is: 2,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.04 : 4,510.27 = 1,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.04/4,510.27 = 1,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.04x = 4,510.27 × 1,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.04x = 8,757,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,773.92/3,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.83

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