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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.88, 4,896.66 and 1,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.88, 4,896.66 and 1,949.48 is: 2,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.88 : 4,896.66 = 1,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.88/4,896.66 = 1,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.88x = 4,896.66 × 1,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.88x = 9,545,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,545,940.74/3,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.25

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