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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.33, 4,894.27 and 2,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.33, 4,894.27 and 2,538.41 is: 3,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.33 : 4,894.27 = 2,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.33/4,894.27 = 2,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.33x = 4,894.27 × 2,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.33x = 12,423,663.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,423,663.91/3,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.23

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