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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.35, 4,925.24 and 1,529.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.35, 4,925.24 and 1,529.43 is: 2,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.35 : 4,925.24 = 1,529.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.35/4,925.24 = 1,529.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.35x = 4,925.24 × 1,529.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.35x = 7,532,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,802.17/3,285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.85

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