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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.23, 4,569.98 and 1,584.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.23, 4,569.98 and 1,584.99 is: 2,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.23 : 4,569.98 = 1,584.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.23/4,569.98 = 1,584.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.23x = 4,569.98 × 1,584.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.23x = 7,243,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,364.68/3,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.81

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