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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.26, 4,902.93 and 1,419.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.26, 4,902.93 and 1,419.03 is: 2,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.26 : 4,902.93 = 1,419.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.26/4,902.93 = 1,419.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.26x = 4,902.93 × 1,419.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.26x = 6,957,404.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,404.76/3,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.78

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