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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,486.61, 5,226.71 and 1,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,486.61, 5,226.71 and 1,511 is: 2,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,486.61 : 5,226.71 = 1,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,486.61/5,226.71 = 1,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,486.61x = 5,226.71 × 1,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,486.61x = 7,897,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,558.81/3,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.11

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