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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.94, 4,655.49 and 1,542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.94, 4,655.49 and 1,542.70 is: 2,314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.94 : 4,655.49 = 1,542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.94/4,655.49 = 1,542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.94x = 4,655.49 × 1,542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.94x = 7,182,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,024.42/3,102.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.59

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