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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.52, 4,562.34 and 1,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.52, 4,562.34 and 1,501.72 is: 2,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.52 : 4,562.34 = 1,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.52/4,562.34 = 1,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.52x = 4,562.34 × 1,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.52x = 6,851,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,357.22/3,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.87

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