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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.53, 4,891.95 and 3,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.53, 4,891.95 and 3,268.63 is: 4,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.53 : 4,891.95 = 3,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.53/4,891.95 = 3,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.53x = 4,891.95 × 3,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.53x = 15,989,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,974.53/3,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.27

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