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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.76, 4,944.36 and 1,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.76, 4,944.36 and 1,542.84 is: 2,311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.76 : 4,944.36 = 1,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.76/4,944.36 = 1,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.76x = 4,944.36 × 1,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.76x = 7,628,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,356.38/3,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.79

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