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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.06, 4,529.74 and 1,557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.06, 4,529.74 and 1,557.28 is: 2,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.06 : 4,529.74 = 1,557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.06/4,529.74 = 1,557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.06x = 4,529.74 × 1,557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.06x = 7,054,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,073.51/3,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.51

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