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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.16, 4,459.44 and 1,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.16, 4,459.44 and 1,511.28 is: 2,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.16 : 4,459.44 = 1,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.16/4,459.44 = 1,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.16x = 4,459.44 × 1,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.16x = 6,739,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,462.48/2,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.24

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