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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.64, 4,538.91 and 1,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.64, 4,538.91 and 1,544.46 is: 2,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.64 : 4,538.91 = 1,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.64/4,538.91 = 1,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.64x = 4,538.91 × 1,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.64x = 7,010,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,164.94/3,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.15

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