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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.41, 4,909.58 and 1,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.41, 4,909.58 and 1,518.35 is: 2,277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.41 : 4,909.58 = 1,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.41/4,909.58 = 1,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.41x = 4,909.58 × 1,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.41x = 7,454,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,434.35/3,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.27

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