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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.94, 5,194.73 and 1,513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.94, 5,194.73 and 1,513.69 is: 2,271.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.94 : 5,194.73 = 1,513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.94/5,194.73 = 1,513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.94x = 5,194.73 × 1,513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.94x = 7,863,201.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,863,201.65/3,461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.33

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