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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.49, 4,550.31 and 1,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.49, 4,550.31 and 1,571.66 is: 2,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.49 : 4,550.31 = 1,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.49/4,550.31 = 1,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.49x = 4,550.31 × 1,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.49x = 7,151,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,534.53/3,032.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.30

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