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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.95, 4,944.06 and 1,543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.95, 4,944.06 and 1,543.82 is: 2,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.95 : 4,944.06 = 1,543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.95/4,944.06 = 1,543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.95x = 4,944.06 × 1,543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.95x = 7,632,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,713.99/3,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.68

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