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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104.26, 4,652.82 and 1,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104.26, 4,652.82 and 1,545.34 is: 2,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104.26 : 4,652.82 = 1,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104.26/4,652.82 = 1,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104.26x = 4,652.82 × 1,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104.26x = 7,190,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190,188.86/3,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.23

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