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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.26, 4,902.48 and 1,417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.26, 4,902.48 and 1,417.98 is: 2,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.26 : 4,902.48 = 1,417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.26/4,902.48 = 1,417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.26x = 4,902.48 × 1,417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.26x = 6,951,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,618.59/3,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.01

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