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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.18, 4,897.94 and 1,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.18, 4,897.94 and 1,511.82 is: 2,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.18 : 4,897.94 = 1,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.18/4,897.94 = 1,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.18x = 4,897.94 × 1,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.18x = 7,404,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,796.09/3,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.81

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