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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.63, 4,884.05 and 1,524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.63, 4,884.05 and 1,524.25 is: 2,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.63 : 4,884.05 = 1,524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.63/4,884.05 = 1,524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.63x = 4,884.05 × 1,524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.63x = 7,444,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444,513.21/3,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.66

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