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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.02, 4,550.46 and 1,571.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.02, 4,550.46 and 1,571.59 is: 2,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.02 : 4,550.46 = 1,571.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.02/4,550.46 = 1,571.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.02x = 4,550.46 × 1,571.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.02x = 7,151,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,457.43/3,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.64

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