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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.65, 4,661.11 and 1,550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.65, 4,661.11 and 1,550.82 is: 2,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.65 : 4,661.11 = 1,550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.65/4,661.11 = 1,550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.65x = 4,661.11 × 1,550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.65x = 7,228,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,542.61/3,109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.55

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