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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.14, 4,553.48 and 1,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.14, 4,553.48 and 1,577.22 is: 2,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.14 : 4,553.48 = 1,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.14/4,553.48 = 1,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.14x = 4,553.48 × 1,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.14x = 7,181,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,839.73/3,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.56

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