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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.41, 4,542.37 and 1,568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.41, 4,542.37 and 1,568.09 is: 2,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.41 : 4,542.37 = 1,568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.41/4,542.37 = 1,568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.41x = 4,542.37 × 1,568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.41x = 7,122,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,844.97/3,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.46

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