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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.22, 4,942.12 and 1,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.22, 4,942.12 and 1,540.28 is: 2,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.22 : 4,942.12 = 1,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.22/4,942.12 = 1,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.22x = 4,942.12 × 1,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.22x = 7,612,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,248.59/3,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.39

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