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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.05, 4,510.45 and 1,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.05, 4,510.45 and 1,544.41 is: 2,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.05 : 4,510.45 = 1,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.05/4,510.45 = 1,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.05x = 4,510.45 × 1,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.05x = 6,965,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,968.95/3,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.31

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