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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.09, 4,902.27 and 1,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.09, 4,902.27 and 1,535.50 is: 2,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.09 : 4,902.27 = 1,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.09/4,902.27 = 1,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.09x = 4,902.27 × 1,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.09x = 7,527,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,435.59/3,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.31

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