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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.80, 4,508.70 and 1,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.80, 4,508.70 and 1,547.80 is: 2,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.80 : 4,508.70 = 1,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.80/4,508.70 = 1,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.80x = 4,508.70 × 1,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.80x = 6,978,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,978,565.86/3,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.70

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