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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.96, 4,886.37 and 1,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.96, 4,886.37 and 1,502.88 is: 2,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.96 : 4,886.37 = 1,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.96/4,886.37 = 1,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.96x = 4,886.37 × 1,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.96x = 7,343,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,627.75/3,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.06

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