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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.59, 4,749.41 and 1,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.59, 4,749.41 and 1,522.26 is: 2,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.59 : 4,749.41 = 1,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.59/4,749.41 = 1,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.59x = 4,749.41 × 1,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.59x = 7,229,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,840.67/3,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.88

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