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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.94, 4,951.28 and 1,543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.94, 4,951.28 and 1,543.66 is: 2,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.94 : 4,951.28 = 1,543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.94/4,951.28 = 1,543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.94x = 4,951.28 × 1,543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.94x = 7,643,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,092.88/3,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.13

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