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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.94, 4,954.28 and 1,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.94, 4,954.28 and 1,545.66 is: 2,319.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.94 : 4,954.28 = 1,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.94/4,954.28 = 1,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.94x = 4,954.28 × 1,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.94x = 7,657,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,632.42/3,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.13

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