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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.21, 4,901.67 and 1,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.21, 4,901.67 and 1,076.62 is: 1,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.21 : 4,901.67 = 1,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.21/4,901.67 = 1,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.21x = 4,901.67 × 1,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.21x = 5,277,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,235.96/3,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.72

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