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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.34, 4,510.04 and 1,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.34, 4,510.04 and 1,942.38 is: 2,680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.34 : 4,510.04 = 1,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.34/4,510.04 = 1,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.34x = 4,510.04 × 1,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.34x = 8,760,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,211.50/3,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.32

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