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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.83, 4,509.03 and 2,090.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.83, 4,509.03 and 2,090.49 is: 2,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.83 : 4,509.03 = 2,090.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.83/4,509.03 = 2,090.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.83x = 4,509.03 × 2,090.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.83x = 9,426,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426,082.12/3,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.63

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