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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.46, 4,546.98 and 1,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.46, 4,546.98 and 1,570.64 is: 2,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.46 : 4,546.98 = 1,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.46/4,546.98 = 1,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.46x = 4,546.98 × 1,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.46x = 7,141,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,668.67/3,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.63

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