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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.69, 4,522.05 and 1,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.69, 4,522.05 and 1,553.04 is: 2,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.69 : 4,522.05 = 1,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.69/4,522.05 = 1,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.69x = 4,522.05 × 1,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.69x = 7,022,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,924.53/3,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.57

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