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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.62, 4,511.25 and 1,943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.62, 4,511.25 and 1,943.04 is: 2,681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.62 : 4,511.25 = 1,943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.62/4,511.25 = 1,943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.62x = 4,511.25 × 1,943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.62x = 8,765,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,765,539.20/3,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.72

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