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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.81, 4,916.46 and 1,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.81, 4,916.46 and 1,522.71 is: 2,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.81 : 4,916.46 = 1,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.81/4,916.46 = 1,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.81x = 4,916.46 × 1,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.81x = 7,486,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,342.81/3,276.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.64

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