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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.29, 4,895.82 and 2,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.29, 4,895.82 and 2,611.28 is: 3,911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.29 : 4,895.82 = 2,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.29/4,895.82 = 2,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.29x = 4,895.82 × 2,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.29x = 12,784,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,784,356.85/3,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.63

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