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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.69, 4,899.74 and 1,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.69, 4,899.74 and 1,511.55 is: 2,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.69 : 4,899.74 = 1,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.69/4,899.74 = 1,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.69x = 4,899.74 × 1,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.69x = 7,406,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406,202.00/3,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.88

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