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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.72, 4,877.58 and 1,521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.72, 4,877.58 and 1,521.56 is: 2,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.72 : 4,877.58 = 1,521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.72/4,877.58 = 1,521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.72x = 4,877.58 × 1,521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.72x = 7,421,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,530.62/3,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.34

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