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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.26, 4,546.26 and 1,570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.26, 4,546.26 and 1,570.26 is: 2,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.26 : 4,546.26 = 1,570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.26/4,546.26 = 1,570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.26x = 4,546.26 × 1,570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.26x = 7,138,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138,810.23/3,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.06

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