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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.23, 4,947.25 and 1,544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.23, 4,947.25 and 1,544.34 is: 2,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.23 : 4,947.25 = 1,544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.23/4,947.25 = 1,544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.23x = 4,947.25 × 1,544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.23x = 7,640,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,640,236.07/3,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.36

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