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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.96, 4,511.40 and 1,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.96, 4,511.40 and 1,852.64 is: 2,556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.96 : 4,511.40 = 1,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.96/4,511.40 = 1,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.96x = 4,511.40 × 1,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.96x = 8,358,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358,000.10/3,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.78

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