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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.01, 4,555.35 and 1,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.01, 4,555.35 and 1,575.19 is: 2,364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.01 : 4,555.35 = 1,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.01/4,555.35 = 1,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.01x = 4,555.35 × 1,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.01x = 7,175,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,530.38/3,035.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.25

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