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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.23, 4,889.58 and 1,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.23, 4,889.58 and 1,503.56 is: 2,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.23 : 4,889.58 = 1,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.23/4,889.58 = 1,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.23x = 4,889.58 × 1,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.23x = 7,351,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,776.90/3,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.60

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