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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.47, 4,653.39 and 1,541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.47, 4,653.39 and 1,541.79 is: 2,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.47 : 4,653.39 = 1,541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.47/4,653.39 = 1,541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.47x = 4,653.39 × 1,541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.47x = 7,174,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,550.17/3,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.55

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