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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.41, 4,953.76 and 1,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.41, 4,953.76 and 1,550.14 is: 2,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.41 : 4,953.76 = 1,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.41/4,953.76 = 1,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.41x = 4,953.76 × 1,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.41x = 7,679,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,679,005.27/3,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.16

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