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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.36, 4,655.56 and 1,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.36, 4,655.56 and 1,543.68 is: 2,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.36 : 4,655.56 = 1,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.36/4,655.56 = 1,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.36x = 4,655.56 × 1,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.36x = 7,186,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,694.86/3,105.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.29

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