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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.85, 5,254.62 and 1,554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.85, 5,254.62 and 1,554.25 is: 2,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.85 : 5,254.62 = 1,554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.85/5,254.62 = 1,554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.85x = 5,254.62 × 1,554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.85x = 8,166,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,993.14/3,501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.19

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