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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.83, 4,957.26 and 1,574.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.83, 4,957.26 and 1,574.67 is: 2,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.83 : 4,957.26 = 1,574.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.83/4,957.26 = 1,574.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.83x = 4,957.26 × 1,574.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.83x = 7,806,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,048.60/3,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.01

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