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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.40, 4,914.36 and 1,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.40, 4,914.36 and 1,548.24 is: 2,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.40 : 4,914.36 = 1,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.40/4,914.36 = 1,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.40x = 4,914.36 × 1,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.40x = 7,608,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,608.73/3,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.83

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