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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.65, 4,820.26 and 1,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.65, 4,820.26 and 1,524.27 is: 2,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.65 : 4,820.26 = 1,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.65/4,820.26 = 1,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.65x = 4,820.26 × 1,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.65x = 7,347,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347,377.71/3,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.59

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