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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.17, 4,891.93 and 1,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.17, 4,891.93 and 1,529.15 is: 2,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.17 : 4,891.93 = 1,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.17/4,891.93 = 1,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.17x = 4,891.93 × 1,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.17x = 7,480,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,466.48/3,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.69

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