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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.84, 4,913.52 and 1,542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.84, 4,913.52 and 1,542.26 is: 2,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.84 : 4,913.52 = 1,542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.84/4,913.52 = 1,542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.84x = 4,913.52 × 1,542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.84x = 7,577,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,925.36/3,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.98

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