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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.92, 4,542.96 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.92, 4,542.96 and 1,569 is: 2,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.92 : 4,542.96 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.92/4,542.96 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.92x = 4,542.96 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.92x = 7,127,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,904.24/3,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.95

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