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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.92, 4,562.86 and 1,581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.92, 4,562.86 and 1,581.64 is: 2,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.92 : 4,562.86 = 1,581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.92/4,562.86 = 1,581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.92x = 4,562.86 × 1,581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.92x = 7,216,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,801.89/3,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.67

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