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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.97, 4,508.78 and 2,074.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.97, 4,508.78 and 2,074.33 is: 2,861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.97 : 4,508.78 = 2,074.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.97/4,508.78 = 2,074.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.97x = 4,508.78 × 2,074.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.97x = 9,352,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,697.62/3,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.05

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