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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.54, 4,898.76 and 1,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.54, 4,898.76 and 1,533.52 is: 2,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.54 : 4,898.76 = 1,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.54/4,898.76 = 1,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.54x = 4,898.76 × 1,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.54x = 7,512,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512,346.44/3,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.38

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