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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.96, 4,889.40 and 1,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.96, 4,889.40 and 1,529.56 is: 2,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.96 : 4,889.40 = 1,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.96/4,889.40 = 1,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.96x = 4,889.40 × 1,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.96x = 7,478,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,478,630.66/3,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.98

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