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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.26, 4,538.16 and 1,561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.26, 4,538.16 and 1,561.97 is: 2,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.26 : 4,538.16 = 1,561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.26/4,538.16 = 1,561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.26x = 4,538.16 × 1,561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.26x = 7,088,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,469.78/3,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.55

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