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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.91, 4,868.76 and 3,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.91, 4,868.76 and 3,252.98 is: 4,845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.91 : 4,868.76 = 3,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.91/4,868.76 = 3,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.91x = 4,868.76 × 3,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.91x = 15,837,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837,978.90/3,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.03

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