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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.92, 4,508.84 and 2,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.92, 4,508.84 and 2,729.04 is: 3,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.92 : 4,508.84 = 2,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.92/4,508.84 = 2,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.92x = 4,508.84 × 2,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.92x = 12,304,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304,804.71/3,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.18

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