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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.36, 4,535.98 and 1,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.36, 4,535.98 and 1,561.92 is: 2,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.36 : 4,535.98 = 1,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.36/4,535.98 = 1,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.36x = 4,535.98 × 1,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.36x = 7,084,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,837.88/3,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.14

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