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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.42, 3,450.33 and 1,569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.42, 3,450.33 and 1,569.18 is: 2,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.42 : 3,450.33 = 1,569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.42/3,450.33 = 1,569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.42x = 3,450.33 × 1,569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.42x = 5,414,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,188.83/2,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.54

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