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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.49, 4,554.65 and 1,573.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.49, 4,554.65 and 1,573.85 is: 2,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.49 : 4,554.65 = 1,573.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.49/4,554.65 = 1,573.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.49x = 4,554.65 × 1,573.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.49x = 7,168,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,317.06/3,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.50

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