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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.51, 4,903.12 and 1,046.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.51, 4,903.12 and 1,046.55 is: 1,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.51 : 4,903.12 = 1,046.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.51/4,903.12 = 1,046.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.51x = 4,903.12 × 1,046.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.51x = 5,131,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,375.75/3,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.94

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