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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.59, 4,901.10 and 1,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.59, 4,901.10 and 1,534 is: 2,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.59 : 4,901.10 = 1,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.59/4,901.10 = 1,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.59x = 4,901.10 × 1,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.59x = 7,518,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,287.40/3,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.57

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