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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.96, 4,884.44 and 1,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.96, 4,884.44 and 1,523.76 is: 2,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.96 : 4,884.44 = 1,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.96/4,884.44 = 1,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.96x = 4,884.44 × 1,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.96x = 7,442,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,714.29/3,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.58

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