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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.20, 5,192.06 and 1,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.20, 5,192.06 and 1,513.96 is: 2,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.20 : 5,192.06 = 1,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.20/5,192.06 = 1,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.20x = 5,192.06 × 1,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.20x = 7,860,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,571.16/3,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.40

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