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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.34, 4,901.55 and 1,535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.34, 4,901.55 and 1,535.02 is: 2,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.34 : 4,901.55 = 1,535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.34/4,901.55 = 1,535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.34x = 4,901.55 × 1,535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.34x = 7,523,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,977.28/3,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.78

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