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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.92, 4,622.12 and 1,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.92, 4,622.12 and 1,542 is: 2,314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.92 : 4,622.12 = 1,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.92/4,622.12 = 1,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.92x = 4,622.12 × 1,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.92x = 7,127,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,309.04/3,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.12

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