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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.86, 4,509.99 and 2,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.86, 4,509.99 and 2,027.58 is: 2,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.86 : 4,509.99 = 2,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.86/4,509.99 = 2,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.86x = 4,509.99 × 2,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.86x = 9,144,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,365.52/3,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.42

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