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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,256.89, 4,885.70 and 1,501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,256.89, 4,885.70 and 1,501.96 is: 2,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,256.89 : 4,885.70 = 1,501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,256.89/4,885.70 = 1,501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,256.89x = 4,885.70 × 1,501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,256.89x = 7,338,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,125.97/3,256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.11

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