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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.32, 4,520.94 and 1,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.32, 4,520.94 and 1,553.52 is: 2,330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.32 : 4,520.94 = 1,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.32/4,520.94 = 1,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.32x = 4,520.94 × 1,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.32x = 7,023,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,370.71/3,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.77

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