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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.95, 4,553.19 and 1,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.95, 4,553.19 and 1,579.09 is: 2,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.95 : 4,553.19 = 1,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.95/4,553.19 = 1,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.95x = 4,553.19 × 1,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.95x = 7,189,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,896.80/3,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.58

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