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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.69, 4,511.24 and 1,548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.69, 4,511.24 and 1,548.93 is: 2,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.69 : 4,511.24 = 1,548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.69/4,511.24 = 1,548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.69x = 4,511.24 × 1,548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.69x = 6,987,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,576.29/3,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.69

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