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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.08, 4,903.13 and 1,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.08, 4,903.13 and 1,514.04 is: 2,269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.08 : 4,903.13 = 1,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.08/4,903.13 = 1,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.08x = 4,903.13 × 1,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.08x = 7,423,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,502.86/3,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.43

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