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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.19, 4,926.23 and 1,528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.19, 4,926.23 and 1,528.21 is: 2,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.19 : 4,926.23 = 1,528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.19/4,926.23 = 1,528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.19x = 4,926.23 × 1,528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.19x = 7,528,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528,323.93/3,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.29

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