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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.38, 4,506.98 and 1,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.38, 4,506.98 and 1,542.60 is: 2,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.38 : 4,506.98 = 1,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.38/4,506.98 = 1,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.38x = 4,506.98 × 1,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.38x = 6,952,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,459.64/3,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.11

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