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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.82, 4,892.82 and 1,507.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.82, 4,892.82 and 1,507.95 is: 2,260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.82 : 4,892.82 = 1,507.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.82/4,892.82 = 1,507.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.82x = 4,892.82 × 1,507.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.82x = 7,378,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,378,127.92/3,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.58

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