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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.76, 4,903.52 and 1,076.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.76, 4,903.52 and 1,076.92 is: 1,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.76 : 4,903.52 = 1,076.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.76/4,903.52 = 1,076.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.76x = 4,903.52 × 1,076.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.76x = 5,280,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,698.76/3,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.51

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