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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.65, 4,916.19 and 1,522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.65, 4,916.19 and 1,522.51 is: 2,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.65 : 4,916.19 = 1,522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.65/4,916.19 = 1,522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.65x = 4,916.19 × 1,522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.65x = 7,484,948.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,948.44/3,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.33

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