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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.72, 4,867.69 and 1,513.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.72, 4,867.69 and 1,513.35 is: 2,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.72 : 4,867.69 = 1,513.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.72/4,867.69 = 1,513.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.72x = 4,867.69 × 1,513.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.72x = 7,366,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,366,486.76/3,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.30

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