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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.31, 4,663.14 and 1,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.31, 4,663.14 and 1,549.16 is: 2,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.31 : 4,663.14 = 1,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.31/4,663.14 = 1,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.31x = 4,663.14 × 1,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.31x = 7,223,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,938.32/3,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.07

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