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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.89, 7,014.98 and 1,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.89, 7,014.98 and 1,555.89 is: 2,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.89 : 7,014.98 = 1,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.89/7,014.98 = 1,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.89x = 7,014.98 × 1,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.89x = 10,914,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914,535.29/4,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.22

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