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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.92, 4,750.92 and 1,526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.92, 4,750.92 and 1,526.03 is: 2,287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.92 : 4,750.92 = 1,526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.92/4,750.92 = 1,526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.92x = 4,750.92 × 1,526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.92x = 7,250,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,250,022.69/3,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.13

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