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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.63, 4,524.38 and 1,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.63, 4,524.38 and 1,554.20 is: 2,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.63 : 4,524.38 = 1,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.63/4,524.38 = 1,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.63x = 4,524.38 × 1,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.63x = 7,031,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,761.00/3,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.55

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