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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.51, 4,802.41 and 1,556.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.51, 4,802.41 and 1,556.09 is: 2,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.51 : 4,802.41 = 1,556.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.51/4,802.41 = 1,556.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.51x = 4,802.41 × 1,556.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.51x = 7,472,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472,982.18/3,201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.21

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