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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.76, 4,904.96 and 1,537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.76, 4,904.96 and 1,537.38 is: 2,306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.76 : 4,904.96 = 1,537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.76/4,904.96 = 1,537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.76x = 4,904.96 × 1,537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.76x = 7,540,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,779.72/3,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.93

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