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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.88, 4,511.12 and 1,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.88, 4,511.12 and 1,924.79 is: 2,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.88 : 4,511.12 = 1,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.88/4,511.12 = 1,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.88x = 4,511.12 × 1,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.88x = 8,682,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,949.04/3,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.25

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