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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,249.44, 4,871.84 and 1,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,249.44, 4,871.84 and 1,517.12 is: 2,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,249.44 : 4,871.84 = 1,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,249.44/4,871.84 = 1,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,249.44x = 4,871.84 × 1,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,249.44x = 7,391,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,165.90/3,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.60

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