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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.36, 4,849.20 and 1,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.36, 4,849.20 and 1,503.52 is: 2,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.36 : 4,849.20 = 1,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.36/4,849.20 = 1,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.36x = 4,849.20 × 1,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.36x = 7,290,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,869.18/3,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.50

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