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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.52, 4,554.49 and 1,554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.52, 4,554.49 and 1,554.75 is: 2,333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.52 : 4,554.49 = 1,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.52/4,554.49 = 1,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.52x = 4,554.49 × 1,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.52x = 7,081,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,097.21/3,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.51

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