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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.92, 4,904.08 and 1,017.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.92, 4,904.08 and 1,017.41 is: 1,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.92 : 4,904.08 = 1,017.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.92/4,904.08 = 1,017.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.92x = 4,904.08 × 1,017.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.92x = 4,989,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,432.97/3,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.32

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