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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.74, 4,875.58 and 1,497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.74, 4,875.58 and 1,497.29 is: 2,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.74 : 4,875.58 = 1,497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.74/4,875.58 = 1,497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.74x = 4,875.58 × 1,497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.74x = 7,300,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,149.69/3,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.93

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