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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.88, 4,524.77 and 1,554.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.88, 4,524.77 and 1,554.45 is: 2,332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.88 : 4,524.77 = 1,554.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.88/4,524.77 = 1,554.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.88x = 4,524.77 × 1,554.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.88x = 7,033,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,528.73/3,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.94

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