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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.37, 4,517.91 and 1,552.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.37, 4,517.91 and 1,552.73 is: 2,327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.37 : 4,517.91 = 1,552.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.37/4,517.91 = 1,552.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.37x = 4,517.91 × 1,552.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.37x = 7,015,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,071.80/3,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.21

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