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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.77, 4,518.59 and 1,550.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.77, 4,518.59 and 1,550.34 is: 2,326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.77 : 4,518.59 = 1,550.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.77/4,518.59 = 1,550.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.77x = 4,518.59 × 1,550.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.77x = 7,005,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,343.07/3,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.76

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