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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.72, 4,518.38 and 1,550.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.72, 4,518.38 and 1,550.07 is: 2,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.72 : 4,518.38 = 1,550.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.72/4,518.38 = 1,550.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.72x = 4,518.38 × 1,550.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.72x = 7,003,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,809.16/3,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.52

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