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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.57, 4,511.54 and 2,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.57, 4,511.54 and 2,073.76 is: 2,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.57 : 4,511.54 = 2,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.57/4,511.54 = 2,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.57x = 4,511.54 × 2,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.57x = 9,355,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,355,851.19/3,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.37

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