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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.08, 4,899.82 and 1,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.08, 4,899.82 and 1,533.76 is: 2,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.08 : 4,899.82 = 1,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.08/4,899.82 = 1,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.08x = 4,899.82 × 1,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.08x = 7,515,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,147.92/3,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.97

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