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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.88, 4,523.27 and 1,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.88, 4,523.27 and 1,553.45 is: 2,331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.88 : 4,523.27 = 1,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.88/4,523.27 = 1,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.88x = 4,523.27 × 1,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.88x = 7,026,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,643.40/3,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.43

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