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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,027.97, 4,543.26 and 1,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,027.97, 4,543.26 and 1,568.14 is: 2,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,027.97 : 4,543.26 = 1,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,027.97/4,543.26 = 1,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,027.97x = 4,543.26 × 1,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,027.97x = 7,124,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,467.74/3,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.89

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