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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.92, 4,509.88 and 2,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.92, 4,509.88 and 2,008.97 is: 2,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.92 : 4,509.88 = 2,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.92/4,509.88 = 2,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.92x = 4,509.88 × 2,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.92x = 9,060,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060,213.62/3,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.62

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