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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.32, 4,552.44 and 1,572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.32, 4,552.44 and 1,572.88 is: 2,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.32 : 4,552.44 = 1,572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.32/4,552.44 = 1,572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.32x = 4,552.44 × 1,572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.32x = 7,160,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160,441.83/3,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.60

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