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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.61, 4,903.17 and 1,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.61, 4,903.17 and 1,961.27 is: 2,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.61 : 4,903.17 = 1,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.61/4,903.17 = 1,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.61x = 4,903.17 × 1,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.61x = 9,616,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616,465.97/3,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.06

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