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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.49, 4,553.31 and 1,573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.49, 4,553.31 and 1,573.66 is: 2,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.49 : 4,553.31 = 1,573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.49/4,553.31 = 1,573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.49x = 4,553.31 × 1,573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.49x = 7,165,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,361.81/3,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.31

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