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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.66, 4,510.89 and 2,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.66, 4,510.89 and 2,372.83 is: 3,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.66 : 4,510.89 = 2,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.66/4,510.89 = 2,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.66x = 4,510.89 × 2,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.66x = 10,703,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703,575.12/3,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.61

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