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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.44, 4,879.34 and 1,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.44, 4,879.34 and 1,522.12 is: 2,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.44 : 4,879.34 = 1,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.44/4,879.34 = 1,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.44x = 4,879.34 × 1,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.44x = 7,426,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,941.00/3,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.09

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