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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.43, 4,901.27 and 1,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.43, 4,901.27 and 1,535.84 is: 2,303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.43 : 4,901.27 = 1,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.43/4,901.27 = 1,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.43x = 4,901.27 × 1,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.43x = 7,527,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,534.33/3,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.11

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