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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.46, 3,027.27 and 1,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.46, 3,027.27 and 1,554.56 is: 2,333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.46 : 3,027.27 = 1,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.46/3,027.27 = 1,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.46x = 3,027.27 × 1,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.46x = 4,706,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,074.90/2,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.83

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