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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.28, 7,007.98 and 1,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.28, 7,007.98 and 1,554.44 is: 2,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.28 : 7,007.98 = 1,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.28/7,007.98 = 1,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.28x = 7,007.98 × 1,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.28x = 10,893,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893,498.07/4,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.02

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