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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.23, 4,512.15 and 1,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.23, 4,512.15 and 1,526.50 is: 2,291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.23 : 4,512.15 = 1,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.23/4,512.15 = 1,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.23x = 4,512.15 × 1,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.23x = 6,887,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,887,796.89/3,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.18

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