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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.78, 4,524.60 and 1,554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.78, 4,524.60 and 1,554.34 is: 2,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.78 : 4,524.60 = 1,554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.78/4,524.60 = 1,554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.78x = 4,524.60 × 1,554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.78x = 7,032,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,766.76/3,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.76

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