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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.03, 4,869.66 and 1,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.03, 4,869.66 and 1,514.66 is: 2,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.03 : 4,869.66 = 1,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.03/4,869.66 = 1,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.03x = 4,869.66 × 1,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.03x = 7,375,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,847.29/3,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.27

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