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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.82, 4,869.05 and 1,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.82, 4,869.05 and 1,513.44 is: 2,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.82 : 4,869.05 = 1,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.82/4,869.05 = 1,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.82x = 4,869.05 × 1,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.82x = 7,369,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,007.46/3,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.01

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