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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.70, 4,556.43 and 1,575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.70, 4,556.43 and 1,575.90 is: 2,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.70 : 4,556.43 = 1,575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.70/4,556.43 = 1,575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.70x = 4,556.43 × 1,575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.70x = 7,180,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,478.04/3,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.35

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