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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.28, 7,010.68 and 1,554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.28, 7,010.68 and 1,554.33 is: 2,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.28 : 7,010.68 = 1,554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.28/7,010.68 = 1,554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.28x = 7,010.68 × 1,554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.28x = 10,896,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896,910.24/4,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.25

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