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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.48, 4,912.64 and 1,543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.48, 4,912.64 and 1,543.32 is: 2,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.48 : 4,912.64 = 1,543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.48/4,912.64 = 1,543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.48x = 4,912.64 × 1,543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.48x = 7,581,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,775.56/3,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.12

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