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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.47 and 1,573.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.94, 4,552.47 and 1,573.29 is: 2,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.94 : 4,552.47 = 1,573.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.94/4,552.47 = 1,573.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.94x = 4,552.47 × 1,573.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.94x = 7,162,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,355.53/3,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.97

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