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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.94, 4,511.52 and 1,943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.94, 4,511.52 and 1,943.37 is: 2,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.94 : 4,511.52 = 1,943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.94/4,511.52 = 1,943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.94x = 4,511.52 × 1,943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.94x = 8,767,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,552.62/3,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.08

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