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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.49, 4,572.75 and 1,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.49, 4,572.75 and 1,569.75 is: 2,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.49 : 4,572.75 = 1,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.49/4,572.75 = 1,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.49x = 4,572.75 × 1,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.49x = 7,178,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,074.31/3,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.09

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