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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.62, 5,193.73 and 1,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.62, 5,193.73 and 1,514.82 is: 2,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.62 : 5,193.73 = 1,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.62/5,193.73 = 1,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.62x = 5,193.73 × 1,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.62x = 7,867,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,566.08/3,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.14

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