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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.51, 4,517.64 and 1,550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.51, 4,517.64 and 1,550.57 is: 2,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.51 : 4,517.64 = 1,550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.51/4,517.64 = 1,550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.51x = 4,517.64 × 1,550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.51x = 7,004,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,894.47/3,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.73

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