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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.07, 4,908.66 and 1,518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.07, 4,908.66 and 1,518.84 is: 2,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.07 : 4,908.66 = 1,518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.07/4,908.66 = 1,518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.07x = 4,908.66 × 1,518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.07x = 7,455,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,469.15/3,272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.52

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