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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.93, 4,519.72 and 1,552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.93, 4,519.72 and 1,552.11 is: 2,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.93 : 4,519.72 = 1,552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.93/4,519.72 = 1,552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.93x = 4,519.72 × 1,552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.93x = 7,015,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,117.39/3,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.11

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