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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.76, 5,189.34 and 1,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.76, 5,189.34 and 1,511.32 is: 2,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.76 : 5,189.34 = 1,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.76/5,189.34 = 1,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.76x = 5,189.34 × 1,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.76x = 7,842,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,753.33/3,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.16

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