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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.45, 4,941.82 and 1,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.45, 4,941.82 and 1,542.32 is: 2,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.45 : 4,941.82 = 1,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.45/4,941.82 = 1,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.45x = 4,941.82 × 1,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.45x = 7,621,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,839.26/3,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.43

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