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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.50, 4,926.72 and 1,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.50, 4,926.72 and 1,552.88 is: 2,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.50 : 4,926.72 = 1,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.50/4,926.72 = 1,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.50x = 4,926.72 × 1,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.50x = 7,650,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,650,604.95/3,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.60

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