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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.33, 4,553.77 and 1,577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.33, 4,553.77 and 1,577.41 is: 2,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.33 : 4,553.77 = 1,577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.33/4,553.77 = 1,577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.33x = 4,553.77 × 1,577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.33x = 7,183,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,131.68/3,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.84

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