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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.53, 4,626.97 and 1,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.53, 4,626.97 and 1,526.72 is: 2,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.53 : 4,626.97 = 1,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.53/4,626.97 = 1,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.53x = 4,626.97 × 1,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.53x = 7,064,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,060.69/3,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.19

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