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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.54, 4,901.27 and 1,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.54, 4,901.27 and 1,187.08 is: 1,780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.54 : 4,901.27 = 1,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.54/4,901.27 = 1,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.54x = 4,901.27 × 1,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.54x = 5,818,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,185.85/3,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.06

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