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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.45, 4,535.96 and 1,567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.45, 4,535.96 and 1,567.59 is: 2,346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.45 : 4,535.96 = 1,567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.45/4,535.96 = 1,567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.45x = 4,535.96 × 1,567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.45x = 7,110,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,517.70/3,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.36

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