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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.44, 4,903.47 and 2,684.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.44, 4,903.47 and 2,684.43 is: 4,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.44 : 4,903.47 = 2,684.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.44/4,903.47 = 2,684.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.44x = 4,903.47 × 2,684.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.44x = 13,163,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,021.97/3,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.31

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