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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.36, 4,510.44 and 2,481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.36, 4,510.44 and 2,481.04 is: 3,423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.36 : 4,510.44 = 2,481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.36/4,510.44 = 2,481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.36x = 4,510.44 × 2,481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.36x = 11,190,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,582.06/3,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.91

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