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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.98, 4,905.54 and 2,961.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.98, 4,905.54 and 2,961.45 is: 4,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.98 : 4,905.54 = 2,961.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.98/4,905.54 = 2,961.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.98x = 4,905.54 × 2,961.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.98x = 14,527,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,511.43/3,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.05

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