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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.54, 4,659.56 and 1,545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.54, 4,659.56 and 1,545.81 is: 2,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.54 : 4,659.56 = 1,545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.54/4,659.56 = 1,545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.54x = 4,659.56 × 1,545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.54x = 7,202,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,794.44/3,110.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.61

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