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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.27, 4,508.67 and 1,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.27, 4,508.67 and 1,941.22 is: 2,677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.27 : 4,508.67 = 1,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.27/4,508.67 = 1,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.27x = 4,508.67 × 1,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.27x = 8,752,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,320.38/3,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.97

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