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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.43, 4,946.03 and 1,541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.43, 4,946.03 and 1,541.79 is: 2,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.43 : 4,946.03 = 1,541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.43/4,946.03 = 1,541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.43x = 4,946.03 × 1,541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.43x = 7,625,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,731.88/3,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.63

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