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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.96, 7,011.60 and 1,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.96, 7,011.60 and 1,555.02 is: 2,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.96 : 7,011.60 = 1,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.96/7,011.60 = 1,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.96x = 7,011.60 × 1,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.96x = 10,903,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903,178.23/4,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.25

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