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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.41, 4,906.22 and 1,515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.41, 4,906.22 and 1,515.96 is: 2,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.41 : 4,906.22 = 1,515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.41/4,906.22 = 1,515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.41x = 4,906.22 × 1,515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.41x = 7,437,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437,625.69/3,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.14

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