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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.36, 4,873.32 and 1,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.36, 4,873.32 and 1,518.04 is: 2,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.36 : 4,873.32 = 1,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.36/4,873.32 = 1,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.36x = 4,873.32 × 1,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.36x = 7,397,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397,894.69/3,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.02

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