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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.46, 4,505.94 and 1,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.46, 4,505.94 and 1,542.44 is: 2,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.46 : 4,505.94 = 1,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.46/4,505.94 = 1,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.46x = 4,505.94 × 1,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.46x = 6,950,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,142.09/3,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.27

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