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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.76, 4,882.14 and 1,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.76, 4,882.14 and 1,524.60 is: 2,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.76 : 4,882.14 = 1,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.76/4,882.14 = 1,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.76x = 4,882.14 × 1,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.76x = 7,443,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,310.64/3,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.90

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