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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.08, 4,661.46 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.08, 4,661.46 and 1,569 is: 2,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.08 : 4,661.46 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.08/4,661.46 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.08x = 4,661.46 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.08x = 7,313,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,830.74/3,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.41

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