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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257.98, 4,887.58 and 1,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257.98, 4,887.58 and 1,502.32 is: 2,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257.98 : 4,887.58 = 1,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257.98/4,887.58 = 1,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257.98x = 4,887.58 × 1,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257.98x = 7,342,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,709.19/3,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.76

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