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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.57, 4,867.58 and 1,512.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.57, 4,867.58 and 1,512.25 is: 2,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.57 : 4,867.58 = 1,512.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.57/4,867.58 = 1,512.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.57x = 4,867.58 × 1,512.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.57x = 7,360,990.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,990.29/3,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.71

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