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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.03, 6,482.97 and 1,548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.03, 6,482.97 and 1,548.86 is: 2,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.03 : 6,482.97 = 1,548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.03/6,482.97 = 1,548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.03x = 6,482.97 × 1,548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.03x = 10,041,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,180.50/4,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.26

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