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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.23, 4,066.52 and 1,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.23, 4,066.52 and 1,544.22 is: 2,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.23 : 4,066.52 = 1,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.23/4,066.52 = 1,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.23x = 4,066.52 × 1,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.23x = 6,279,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,593.79/2,713.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.43

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