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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.94, 4,901.23 and 1,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.94, 4,901.23 and 1,513.21 is: 2,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.94 : 4,901.23 = 1,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.94/4,901.23 = 1,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.94x = 4,901.23 × 1,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.94x = 7,416,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,416,590.25/3,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.19

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