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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.29, 4,510.90 and 1,941.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.29, 4,510.90 and 1,941.74 is: 2,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.29 : 4,510.90 = 1,941.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.29/4,510.90 = 1,941.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.29x = 4,510.90 × 1,941.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.29x = 8,758,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,980.83/3,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.99

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