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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.69, 4,523.55 and 1,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.69, 4,523.55 and 1,554.04 is: 2,331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.69 : 4,523.55 = 1,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.69/4,523.55 = 1,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.69x = 4,523.55 × 1,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.69x = 7,029,777.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,029,777.64/3,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.07

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