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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.25, 4,550.56 and 1,572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.25, 4,550.56 and 1,572.06 is: 2,358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.25 : 4,550.56 = 1,572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.25/4,550.56 = 1,572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.25x = 4,550.56 × 1,572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.25x = 7,153,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,775.33/3,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.45

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