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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.38, 4,516.49 and 1,548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.38, 4,516.49 and 1,548.95 is: 2,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.38 : 4,516.49 = 1,548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.38/4,516.49 = 1,548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.38x = 4,516.49 × 1,548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.38x = 6,995,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995,798.48/3,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.67

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