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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.45, 4,511.38 and 2,680.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.45, 4,511.38 and 2,680.39 is: 3,699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.45 : 4,511.38 = 2,680.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.45/4,511.38 = 2,680.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.45x = 4,511.38 × 2,680.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.45x = 12,092,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,092,257.84/3,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.69

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