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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.56, 4,654.92 and 1,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.56, 4,654.92 and 1,542.96 is: 2,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.56 : 4,654.92 = 1,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.56/4,654.92 = 1,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.56x = 4,654.92 × 1,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.56x = 7,182,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,355.36/3,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.23

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