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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,020.56, 4,523.55 and 1,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,020.56, 4,523.55 and 1,718.08 is: 2,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,020.56 : 4,523.55 = 1,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,020.56/4,523.55 = 1,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,020.56x = 4,523.55 × 1,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,020.56x = 7,771,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,820.78/3,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.97

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