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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267, 4,902.66 and 1,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267, 4,902.66 and 1,535.76 is: 2,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267 : 4,902.66 = 1,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267/4,902.66 = 1,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267x = 4,902.66 × 1,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267x = 7,529,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,309.12/3,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.66

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