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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.96, 4,878 and 1,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.96, 4,878 and 1,521.36 is: 2,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.96 : 4,878 = 1,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.96/4,878 = 1,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.96x = 4,878 × 1,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.96x = 7,421,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,194.08/3,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.37

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