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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.06, 4,897.98 and 1,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.06, 4,897.98 and 1,533.28 is: 2,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.06 : 4,897.98 = 1,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.06/4,897.98 = 1,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.06x = 4,897.98 × 1,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.06x = 7,509,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,974.77/3,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.10

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