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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.98, 4,948.38 and 1,545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.98, 4,948.38 and 1,545.09 is: 2,315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.98 : 4,948.38 = 1,545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.98/4,948.38 = 1,545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.98x = 4,948.38 × 1,545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.98x = 7,645,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,684.73/3,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.48

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