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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.05, 4,544.78 and 1,568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.05, 4,544.78 and 1,568.21 is: 2,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.05 : 4,544.78 = 1,568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.05/4,544.78 = 1,568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.05x = 4,544.78 × 1,568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.05x = 7,127,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,138.88/3,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.71

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