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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.46, 4,917.51 and 1,522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.46, 4,917.51 and 1,522.35 is: 2,285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.46 : 4,917.51 = 1,522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.46/4,917.51 = 1,522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.46x = 4,917.51 × 1,522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.46x = 7,486,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,171.35/3,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.53

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