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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.43, 4,637.99 and 1,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.43, 4,637.99 and 1,533.96 is: 2,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.43 : 4,637.99 = 1,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.43/4,637.99 = 1,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.43x = 4,637.99 × 1,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.43x = 7,114,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,494.98/3,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.13

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