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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.83, 4,553.02 and 1,576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.83, 4,553.02 and 1,576.91 is: 2,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.83 : 4,553.02 = 1,576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.83/4,553.02 = 1,576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.83x = 4,553.02 × 1,576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.83x = 7,179,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,672.12/3,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.09

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