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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.23, 4,944.26 and 1,542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.23, 4,944.26 and 1,542.34 is: 2,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.23 : 4,944.26 = 1,542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.23/4,944.26 = 1,542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.23x = 4,944.26 × 1,542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.23x = 7,625,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,697.54/3,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.36

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