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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.15, 4,510.38 and 2,088.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.15, 4,510.38 and 2,088.99 is: 2,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.15 : 4,510.38 = 2,088.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.15/4,510.38 = 2,088.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.15x = 4,510.38 × 2,088.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.15x = 9,422,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,146.55/3,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.02

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