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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.36, 4,867.38 and 1,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.36, 4,867.38 and 1,514.04 is: 2,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.36 : 4,867.38 = 1,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.36/4,867.38 = 1,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.36x = 4,867.38 × 1,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.36x = 7,369,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,408.02/3,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.05

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