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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.94, 3,383.38 and 1,568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.94, 3,383.38 and 1,568.36 is: 2,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.94 : 3,383.38 = 1,568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.94/3,383.38 = 1,568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.94x = 3,383.38 × 1,568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.94x = 5,306,357.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,357.86/2,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.26

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