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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.12, 4,511.60 and 2,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.12, 4,511.60 and 2,009.46 is: 2,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.12 : 4,511.60 = 2,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.12/4,511.60 = 2,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.12x = 4,511.60 × 2,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.12x = 9,065,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065,868.76/3,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.03

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