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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.76, 4,546.54 and 1,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.76, 4,546.54 and 1,572.36 is: 2,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.76 : 4,546.54 = 1,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.76/4,546.54 = 1,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.76x = 4,546.54 × 1,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.76x = 7,148,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148,797.63/3,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.64

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