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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.28, 4,508.70 and 1,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.28, 4,508.70 and 1,544.68 is: 2,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.28 : 4,508.70 = 1,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.28/4,508.70 = 1,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.28x = 4,508.70 × 1,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.28x = 6,964,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,498.72/3,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.65

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