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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.41, 3,385.56 and 1,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.41, 3,385.56 and 1,569.43 is: 2,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.41 : 3,385.56 = 1,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.41/3,385.56 = 1,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.41x = 3,385.56 × 1,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.41x = 5,313,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,399.43/2,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.72

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