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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.53, 5,057.28 and 1,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.53, 5,057.28 and 1,568.14 is: 2,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.53 : 5,057.28 = 1,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.53/5,057.28 = 1,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.53x = 5,057.28 × 1,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.53x = 7,930,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,497.77/3,371.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.20

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