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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.96, 4,885.94 and 1,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.96, 4,885.94 and 1,524.76 is: 2,288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.96 : 4,885.94 = 1,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.96/4,885.94 = 1,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.96x = 4,885.94 × 1,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.96x = 7,449,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449,885.87/3,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.08

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