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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.69, 5,021.96 and 1,268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.69, 5,021.96 and 1,268.61 is: 1,902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.69 : 5,021.96 = 1,268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.69/5,021.96 = 1,268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.69x = 5,021.96 × 1,268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.69x = 6,370,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370,902.33/3,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.51

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