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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.26, 4,651.32 and 1,544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.26, 4,651.32 and 1,544.34 is: 2,314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.26 : 4,651.32 = 1,544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.26/4,651.32 = 1,544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.26x = 4,651.32 × 1,544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.26x = 7,183,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,229.68/3,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.74

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