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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.72, 4,505.58 and 2,559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.72, 4,505.58 and 2,559.34 is: 3,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.72 : 4,505.58 = 2,559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.72/4,505.58 = 2,559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.72x = 4,505.58 × 2,559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.72x = 11,531,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,531,311.12/3,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.78

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