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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.91, 4,538.09 and 1,566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.91, 4,538.09 and 1,566.99 is: 2,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.91 : 4,538.09 = 1,566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.91/4,538.09 = 1,566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.91x = 4,538.09 × 1,566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.91x = 7,111,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,145.57/3,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.21

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