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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.57, 4,870.58 and 1,514.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.57, 4,870.58 and 1,514.25 is: 2,271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.57 : 4,870.58 = 1,514.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.57/4,870.58 = 1,514.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.57x = 4,870.58 × 1,514.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.57x = 7,375,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,268.19/3,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.71

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