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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.64, 4,904.19 and 1,518.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.64, 4,904.19 and 1,518.18 is: 2,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.64 : 4,904.19 = 1,518.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.64/4,904.19 = 1,518.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.64x = 4,904.19 × 1,518.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.64x = 7,445,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,443.17/3,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.06

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