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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.88, 4,622.69 and 1,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.88, 4,622.69 and 1,522.82 is: 2,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.88 : 4,622.69 = 1,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.88/4,622.69 = 1,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.88x = 4,622.69 × 1,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.88x = 7,039,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,524.79/3,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.42

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