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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.94, 4,653.99 and 1,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.94, 4,653.99 and 1,541.70 is: 2,313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.94 : 4,653.99 = 1,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.94/4,653.99 = 1,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.94x = 4,653.99 × 1,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.94x = 7,175,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,056.38/3,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.09

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