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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.22, 4,878.33 and 1,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.22, 4,878.33 and 1,522.06 is: 2,283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.22 : 4,878.33 = 1,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.22/4,878.33 = 1,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.22x = 4,878.33 × 1,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.22x = 7,425,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,110.96/3,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.09

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