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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.26, 4,513.41 and 2,370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.26, 4,513.41 and 2,370.42 is: 3,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.26 : 4,513.41 = 2,370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.26/4,513.41 = 2,370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.26x = 4,513.41 × 2,370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.26x = 10,698,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,677.33/3,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.51

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