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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.56, 4,889.97 and 1,528.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.56, 4,889.97 and 1,528.23 is: 2,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.56 : 4,889.97 = 1,528.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.56/4,889.97 = 1,528.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.56x = 4,889.97 × 1,528.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.56x = 7,472,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,998.85/3,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.64

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