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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.85, 4,867.88 and 1,513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.85, 4,867.88 and 1,513.47 is: 2,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.85 : 4,867.88 = 1,513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.85/4,867.88 = 1,513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.85x = 4,867.88 × 1,513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.85x = 7,367,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367,382.78/3,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.49

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