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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.27, 4,553.66 and 1,577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.27, 4,553.66 and 1,577.35 is: 2,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.27 : 4,553.66 = 1,577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.27/4,553.66 = 1,577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.27x = 4,553.66 × 1,577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.27x = 7,182,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182,684.95/3,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.74

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