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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.53, 4,897.36 and 1,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.53, 4,897.36 and 1,533.13 is: 2,298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.53 : 4,897.36 = 1,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.53/4,897.36 = 1,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.53x = 4,897.36 × 1,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.53x = 7,508,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,289.54/3,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.55

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