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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.28, 4,897.62 and 2,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.28, 4,897.62 and 2,576.64 is: 3,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.28 : 4,897.62 = 2,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.28/4,897.62 = 2,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.28x = 4,897.62 × 2,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.28x = 12,619,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,403.60/3,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.18

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