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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.76, 4,552.91 and 1,576.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.76, 4,552.91 and 1,576.85 is: 2,361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.76 : 4,552.91 = 1,576.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.76/4,552.91 = 1,576.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.76x = 4,552.91 × 1,576.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.76x = 7,179,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,225.48/3,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.00

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