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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.53, 5,058.78 and 1,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.53, 5,058.78 and 1,569.14 is: 2,353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.53 : 5,058.78 = 1,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.53/5,058.78 = 1,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.53x = 5,058.78 × 1,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.53x = 7,937,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,937,934.05/3,372.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.70

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