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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.52, 3,042.60 and 1,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.52, 3,042.60 and 1,569.43 is: 2,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.52 : 3,042.60 = 1,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.52/3,042.60 = 1,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.52x = 3,042.60 × 1,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.52x = 4,775,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,145.64/2,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.68

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