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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.56, 4,903.49 and 1,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.56, 4,903.49 and 1,709.26 is: 2,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.56 : 4,903.49 = 1,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.56/4,903.49 = 1,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.56x = 4,903.49 × 1,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.56x = 8,381,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,330.77/3,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.23

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