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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.55, 4,521.82 and 1,554.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.55, 4,521.82 and 1,554.12 is: 2,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.55 : 4,521.82 = 1,554.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.55/4,521.82 = 1,554.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.55x = 4,521.82 × 1,554.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.55x = 7,027,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,450.90/3,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.18

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