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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.80, 4,901.82 and 1,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.80, 4,901.82 and 1,540.52 is: 2,309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.80 : 4,901.82 = 1,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.80/4,901.82 = 1,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.80x = 4,901.82 × 1,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.80x = 7,551,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,351.75/3,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.42

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