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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.96, 4,901.64 and 1,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.96, 4,901.64 and 1,705.08 is: 2,556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.96 : 4,901.64 = 1,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.96/4,901.64 = 1,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.96x = 4,901.64 × 1,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.96x = 8,357,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,688.33/3,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.68

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