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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.93, 4,548.26 and 1,568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.93, 4,548.26 and 1,568.69 is: 2,354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.93 : 4,548.26 = 1,568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.93/4,548.26 = 1,568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.93x = 4,548.26 × 1,568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.93x = 7,134,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,791.16/3,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.77

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