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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.67, 4,647.49 and 1,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.67, 4,647.49 and 1,541.76 is: 2,310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.67 : 4,647.49 = 1,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.67/4,647.49 = 1,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.67x = 4,647.49 × 1,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.67x = 7,165,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,314.18/3,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.89

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