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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.92, 4,545.96 and 1,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.92, 4,545.96 and 1,571 is: 2,353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.92 : 4,545.96 = 1,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.92/4,545.96 = 1,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.92x = 4,545.96 × 1,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.92x = 7,141,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141,703.16/3,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.95

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