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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.21, 4,852.70 and 1,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.21, 4,852.70 and 1,502.81 is: 2,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.21 : 4,852.70 = 1,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.21/4,852.70 = 1,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.21x = 4,852.70 × 1,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.21x = 7,292,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,678.57/3,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.55

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