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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,018.06, 4,519.80 and 1,552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,018.06, 4,519.80 and 1,552.77 is: 2,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,018.06 : 4,519.80 = 1,552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,018.06/4,519.80 = 1,552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,018.06x = 4,519.80 × 1,552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,018.06x = 7,018,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,209.85/3,018.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.40

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