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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.37, 3,385.98 and 1,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.37, 3,385.98 and 1,569.39 is: 2,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.37 : 3,385.98 = 1,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.37/3,385.98 = 1,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.37x = 3,385.98 × 1,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.37x = 5,313,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,923.15/2,453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.97

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