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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.58, 4,899.43 and 2,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.58, 4,899.43 and 2,688.56 is: 4,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.58 : 4,899.43 = 2,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.58/4,899.43 = 2,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.58x = 4,899.43 × 2,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.58x = 13,172,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172,411.52/3,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.86

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