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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.51, 4,548.80 and 1,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.51, 4,548.80 and 1,553.73 is: 2,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.51 : 4,548.80 = 1,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.51/4,548.80 = 1,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.51x = 4,548.80 × 1,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.51x = 7,067,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,584.28/3,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.07

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