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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.17, 4,962.89 and 1,554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.17, 4,962.89 and 1,554.19 is: 2,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.17 : 4,962.89 = 1,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.17/4,962.89 = 1,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.17x = 4,962.89 × 1,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.17x = 7,713,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,256.75/3,310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.17

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