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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.53, 4,897.60 and 1,531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.53, 4,897.60 and 1,531.13 is: 2,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.53 : 4,897.60 = 1,531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.53/4,897.60 = 1,531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.53x = 4,897.60 × 1,531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.53x = 7,498,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498,833.97/3,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.07

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