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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.94, 4,955.78 and 1,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.94, 4,955.78 and 1,546.66 is: 2,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.94 : 4,955.78 = 1,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.94/4,955.78 = 1,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.94x = 4,955.78 × 1,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.94x = 7,664,906.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,906.69/3,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.63

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