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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.84, 4,883.94 and 1,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.84, 4,883.94 and 1,525.68 is: 2,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.84 : 4,883.94 = 1,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.84/4,883.94 = 1,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.84x = 4,883.94 × 1,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.84x = 7,451,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,451,329.58/3,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.60

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