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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.67, 4,671.66 and 1,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.67, 4,671.66 and 1,553.58 is: 2,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.67 : 4,671.66 = 1,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.67/4,671.66 = 1,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.67x = 4,671.66 × 1,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.67x = 7,257,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,257,797.54/3,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.70

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