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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.79, 4,888.63 and 1,526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.79, 4,888.63 and 1,526.77 is: 2,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.79 : 4,888.63 = 1,526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.79/4,888.63 = 1,526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.79x = 4,888.63 × 1,526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.79x = 7,463,813.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,463,813.63/3,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.26

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