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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258.76, 4,889.82 and 1,527.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258.76, 4,889.82 and 1,527.56 is: 2,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258.76 : 4,889.82 = 1,527.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258.76/4,889.82 = 1,527.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258.76x = 4,889.82 × 1,527.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258.76x = 7,469,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469,493.44/3,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.13

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