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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.34, 4,892.58 and 1,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.34, 4,892.58 and 1,533.18 is: 2,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.34 : 4,892.58 = 1,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.34/4,892.58 = 1,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.34x = 4,892.58 × 1,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.34x = 7,501,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,205.80/3,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.63

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