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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.26, 4,954.32 and 1,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.26, 4,954.32 and 1,569.90 is: 2,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.26 : 4,954.32 = 1,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.26/4,954.32 = 1,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.26x = 4,954.32 × 1,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.26x = 7,777,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,777,786.97/3,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.01

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