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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.67, 4,907.99 and 1,517.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.67, 4,907.99 and 1,517.29 is: 2,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.67 : 4,907.99 = 1,517.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.67/4,907.99 = 1,517.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.67x = 4,907.99 × 1,517.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.67x = 7,446,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,835.67/3,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.07

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