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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.31, 4,513.82 and 1,546.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.31, 4,513.82 and 1,546.67 is: 2,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.31 : 4,513.82 = 1,546.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.31/4,513.82 = 1,546.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.31x = 4,513.82 × 1,546.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.31x = 6,981,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,981,359.68/3,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.69

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