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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.50, 4,504.23 and 2,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.50, 4,504.23 and 2,087.52 is: 2,876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.50 : 4,504.23 = 2,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.50/4,504.23 = 2,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.50x = 4,504.23 × 2,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.50x = 9,402,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402,670.21/3,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.75

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