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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.96, 4,917.60 and 1,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.96, 4,917.60 and 1,545.72 is: 2,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.96 : 4,917.60 = 1,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.96/4,917.60 = 1,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.96x = 4,917.60 × 1,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.96x = 7,601,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,601,232.67/3,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.60

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