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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.63, 4,919.16 and 1,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.63, 4,919.16 and 1,524.58 is: 2,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.63 : 4,919.16 = 1,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.63/4,919.16 = 1,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.63x = 4,919.16 × 1,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.63x = 7,499,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,646.37/3,278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.43

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