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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.78, 4,509.78 and 2,090.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.78, 4,509.78 and 2,090.52 is: 2,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.78 : 4,509.78 = 2,090.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.78/4,509.78 = 2,090.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.78x = 4,509.78 × 2,090.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.78x = 9,427,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427,785.29/3,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.19

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