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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.33, 4,877.96 and 1,498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.33, 4,877.96 and 1,498.89 is: 2,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.33 : 4,877.96 = 1,498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.33/4,877.96 = 1,498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.33x = 4,877.96 × 1,498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.33x = 7,311,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,525.46/3,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.33

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