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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.33, 4,505.96 and 1,541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.33, 4,505.96 and 1,541.90 is: 2,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.33 : 4,505.96 = 1,541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.33/4,505.96 = 1,541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.33x = 4,505.96 × 1,541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.33x = 6,947,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,754.84/3,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.12

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