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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.63, 6,694.55 and 1,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.63, 6,694.55 and 1,541.16 is: 2,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.63 : 6,694.55 = 1,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.63/6,694.55 = 1,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.63x = 6,694.55 × 1,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.63x = 10,317,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317,372.68/4,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.95

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