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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.80, 4,901.82 and 1,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.80, 4,901.82 and 1,535.56 is: 2,304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.80 : 4,901.82 = 1,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.80/4,901.82 = 1,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.80x = 4,901.82 × 1,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.80x = 7,527,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,038.72/3,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.10

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