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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.89, 4,910.55 and 1,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.89, 4,910.55 and 1,522.43 is: 2,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.89 : 4,910.55 = 1,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.89/4,910.55 = 1,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.89x = 4,910.55 × 1,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.89x = 7,475,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,968.64/3,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.42

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