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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.83, 4,511.96 and 1,943.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.83, 4,511.96 and 1,943.34 is: 2,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.83 : 4,511.96 = 1,943.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.83/4,511.96 = 1,943.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.83x = 4,511.96 × 1,943.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.83x = 8,768,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768,272.35/3,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.39

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