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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.29, 4,510.95 and 2,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.29, 4,510.95 and 2,149.32 is: 2,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.29 : 4,510.95 = 2,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.29/4,510.95 = 2,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.29x = 4,510.95 × 2,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.29x = 9,695,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695,475.05/3,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.53

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