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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.21, 4,547.33 and 1,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.21, 4,547.33 and 1,551.08 is: 2,326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.21 : 4,547.33 = 1,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.21/4,547.33 = 1,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.21x = 4,547.33 × 1,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.21x = 7,053,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,260.83/3,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.88

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