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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.64, 4,524.36 and 1,554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.64, 4,524.36 and 1,554.21 is: 2,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.64 : 4,524.36 = 1,554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.64/4,524.36 = 1,554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.64x = 4,524.36 × 1,554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.64x = 7,031,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,031,805.56/3,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.55

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