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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.01, 4,660.47 and 1,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.01, 4,660.47 and 1,545.95 is: 2,319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.01 : 4,660.47 = 1,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.01/4,660.47 = 1,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.01x = 4,660.47 × 1,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.01x = 7,204,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,865.25/3,106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.65

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