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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.53, 5,254.70 and 1,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.53, 5,254.70 and 1,554.26 is: 2,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.53 : 5,254.70 = 1,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.53/5,254.70 = 1,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.53x = 5,254.70 × 1,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.53x = 8,167,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,135.98/3,502.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.78

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