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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.48, 4,521.72 and 1,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.48, 4,521.72 and 1,554.05 is: 2,331.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.48 : 4,521.72 = 1,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.48/4,521.72 = 1,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.48x = 4,521.72 × 1,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.48x = 7,026,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,996.10/3,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.08

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