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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.34, 4,433.27 and 1,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.34, 4,433.27 and 1,568.70 is: 2,353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.34 : 4,433.27 = 1,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.34/4,433.27 = 1,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.34x = 4,433.27 × 1,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.34x = 6,954,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,462.81/2,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.98

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