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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.22, 4,881.93 and 1,522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.22, 4,881.93 and 1,522.86 is: 2,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.22 : 4,881.93 = 1,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.22/4,881.93 = 1,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.22x = 4,881.93 × 1,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.22x = 7,434,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,495.92/3,254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.57

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