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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.99, 4,967.33 and 1,534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.99, 4,967.33 and 1,534.56 is: 2,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.99 : 4,967.33 = 1,534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.99/4,967.33 = 1,534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.99x = 4,967.33 × 1,534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.99x = 7,622,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,658.25/3,315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.76

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