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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.26, 4,751.73 and 1,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.26, 4,751.73 and 1,524.96 is: 2,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.26 : 4,751.73 = 1,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.26/4,751.73 = 1,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.26x = 4,751.73 × 1,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.26x = 7,246,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,198.18/3,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.40

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