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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.14, 4,901.59 and 1,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.14, 4,901.59 and 1,703.22 is: 2,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.14 : 4,901.59 = 1,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.14/4,901.59 = 1,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.14x = 4,901.59 × 1,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.14x = 8,348,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,486.12/3,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.51

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