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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.03, 4,947.17 and 1,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.03, 4,947.17 and 1,542.16 is: 2,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.03 : 4,947.17 = 1,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.03/4,947.17 = 1,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.03x = 4,947.17 × 1,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.03x = 7,629,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,295.24/3,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.99

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