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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.46, 7,012.79 and 1,554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.46, 7,012.79 and 1,554.47 is: 2,331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.46 : 7,012.79 = 1,554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.46/7,012.79 = 1,554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.46x = 7,012.79 × 1,554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.46x = 10,901,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901,134.66/4,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.56

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