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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.08, 4,901.58 and 1,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.08, 4,901.58 and 1,076.84 is: 1,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.08 : 4,901.58 = 1,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.08/4,901.58 = 1,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.08x = 4,901.58 × 1,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.08x = 5,278,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,192.90/3,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.07

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