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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.77, 4,521.59 and 1,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.77, 4,521.59 and 1,552.34 is: 2,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.77 : 4,521.59 = 1,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.77/4,521.59 = 1,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.77x = 4,521.59 × 1,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.77x = 7,019,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,045.02/3,012.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.76

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