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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.39, 5,354.66 and 1,228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.39, 5,354.66 and 1,228.82 is: 1,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.39 : 5,354.66 = 1,228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.39/5,354.66 = 1,228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.39x = 5,354.66 × 1,228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.39x = 6,579,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,880.38/3,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.42

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