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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.58, 4,518.41 and 1,551.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.58, 4,518.41 and 1,551.99 is: 2,326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.58 : 4,518.41 = 1,551.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.58/4,518.41 = 1,551.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.58x = 4,518.41 × 1,551.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.58x = 7,012,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,519.38/3,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.20

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