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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.34, 4,513.32 and 1,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.34, 4,513.32 and 1,546.70 is: 2,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.34 : 4,513.32 = 1,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.34/4,513.32 = 1,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.34x = 4,513.32 × 1,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.34x = 6,980,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,729.48/3,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.46

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