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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.35, 4,511.36 and 2,089.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.35, 4,511.36 and 2,089.43 is: 2,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.35 : 4,511.36 = 2,089.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.35/4,511.36 = 2,089.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.35x = 4,511.36 × 2,089.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.35x = 9,426,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,137.92/3,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.07

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