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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.37, 4,655.81 and 1,544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.37, 4,655.81 and 1,544.11 is: 2,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.37 : 4,655.81 = 1,544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.37/4,655.81 = 1,544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.37x = 4,655.81 × 1,544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.37x = 7,189,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,082.78/3,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.54

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