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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.82, 4,933.72 and 1,536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.82, 4,933.72 and 1,536.90 is: 2,304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.82 : 4,933.72 = 1,536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.82/4,933.72 = 1,536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.82x = 4,933.72 × 1,536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.82x = 7,582,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,634.27/3,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.18

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