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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.23, 4,908.92 and 1,517.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.23, 4,908.92 and 1,517.85 is: 2,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.23 : 4,908.92 = 1,517.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.23/4,908.92 = 1,517.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.23x = 4,908.92 × 1,517.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.23x = 7,450,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,996.63/3,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.96

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