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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.95, 4,901.58 and 1,077.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.95, 4,901.58 and 1,077.50 is: 1,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.95 : 4,901.58 = 1,077.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.95/4,901.58 = 1,077.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.95x = 4,901.58 × 1,077.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.95x = 5,281,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,427.94/3,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.63

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