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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.58, 4,892.72 and 1,529.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.58, 4,892.72 and 1,529.38 is: 2,292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.58 : 4,892.72 = 1,529.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.58/4,892.72 = 1,529.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.58x = 4,892.72 × 1,529.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.58x = 7,482,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,482,828.11/3,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.13

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