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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.76, 4,929.84 and 1,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.76, 4,929.84 and 1,554.52 is: 2,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.76 : 4,929.84 = 1,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.76/4,929.84 = 1,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.76x = 4,929.84 × 1,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.76x = 7,663,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663,534.88/3,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.35

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