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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.62, 4,902.41 and 2,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.62, 4,902.41 and 2,716.87 is: 4,074.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.62 : 4,902.41 = 2,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.62/4,902.41 = 2,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.62x = 4,902.41 × 2,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.62x = 13,319,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319,195.00/3,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.87

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