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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.67, 4,517.51 and 1,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.67, 4,517.51 and 1,551.24 is: 2,326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.67 : 4,517.51 = 1,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.67/4,517.51 = 1,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.67x = 4,517.51 × 1,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.67x = 7,007,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,734.46/3,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.86

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