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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.56, 3,644.30 and 1,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.56, 3,644.30 and 1,569.40 is: 2,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.56 : 3,644.30 = 1,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.56/3,644.30 = 1,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.56x = 3,644.30 × 1,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.56x = 5,719,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,364.42/2,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.07

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