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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.35, 4,883.02 and 1,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.35, 4,883.02 and 1,525.19 is: 2,287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.35 : 4,883.02 = 1,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.35/4,883.02 = 1,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.35x = 4,883.02 × 1,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.35x = 7,447,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,505.05/3,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.78

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