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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.51, 4,904.53 and 1,419.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.51, 4,904.53 and 1,419.61 is: 2,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.51 : 4,904.53 = 1,419.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.51/4,904.53 = 1,419.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.51x = 4,904.53 × 1,419.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.51x = 6,962,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,519.83/3,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.18

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