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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.53, 4,943.57 and 1,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.53, 4,943.57 and 1,541.67 is: 2,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.53 : 4,943.57 = 1,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.53/4,943.57 = 1,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.53x = 4,943.57 × 1,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.53x = 7,621,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,621,327.32/3,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.23

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