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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.38, 4,966.98 and 1,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.38, 4,966.98 and 1,532.20 is: 2,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.38 : 4,966.98 = 1,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.38/4,966.98 = 1,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.38x = 4,966.98 × 1,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.38x = 7,610,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,406.76/3,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.26

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