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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.54, 4,884.26 and 1,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.54, 4,884.26 and 1,503.08 is: 2,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.54 : 4,884.26 = 1,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.54/4,884.26 = 1,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.54x = 4,884.26 × 1,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.54x = 7,341,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,433.52/3,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.60

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