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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.56, 4,521.88 and 1,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.56, 4,521.88 and 1,552.96 is: 2,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.56 : 4,521.88 = 1,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.56/4,521.88 = 1,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.56x = 4,521.88 × 1,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.56x = 7,022,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,298.76/3,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.46

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