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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.21, 4,868.96 and 1,514.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.21, 4,868.96 and 1,514.79 is: 2,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.21 : 4,868.96 = 1,514.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.21/4,868.96 = 1,514.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.21x = 4,868.96 × 1,514.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.21x = 7,375,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,444.34/3,246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.02

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