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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.94, 4,926.18 and 1,529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.94, 4,926.18 and 1,529.66 is: 2,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.94 : 4,926.18 = 1,529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.94/4,926.18 = 1,529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.94x = 4,926.18 × 1,529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.94x = 7,535,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,535,380.50/3,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.92

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