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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.26, 4,890.24 and 1,526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.26, 4,890.24 and 1,526.58 is: 2,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.26 : 4,890.24 = 1,526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.26/4,890.24 = 1,526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.26x = 4,890.24 × 1,526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.26x = 7,465,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,465,342.58/3,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.50

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