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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.67, 4,944.90 and 1,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.67, 4,944.90 and 1,541.04 is: 2,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.67 : 4,944.90 = 1,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.67/4,944.90 = 1,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.67x = 4,944.90 × 1,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.67x = 7,620,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,274.22/3,296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.50

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