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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.91, 3,249.05 and 1,569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.91, 3,249.05 and 1,569.09 is: 2,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.91 : 3,249.05 = 1,569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.91/3,249.05 = 1,569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.91x = 3,249.05 × 1,569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.91x = 5,098,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,044.02/2,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.86

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