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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.03, 4,651.79 and 1,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.03, 4,651.79 and 1,541.48 is: 2,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.03 : 4,651.79 = 1,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.03/4,651.79 = 1,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.03x = 4,651.79 × 1,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.03x = 7,170,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,610.28/3,102.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.59

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