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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.47, 4,506.70 and 1,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.47, 4,506.70 and 1,542.69 is: 2,314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.47 : 4,506.70 = 1,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.47/4,506.70 = 1,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.47x = 4,506.70 × 1,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.47x = 6,952,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,418.49/3,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.03

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