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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.55, 5,471.25 and 1,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.55, 5,471.25 and 1,568.08 is: 2,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.55 : 5,471.25 = 1,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.55/5,471.25 = 1,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.55x = 5,471.25 × 1,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.55x = 8,579,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,357.70/3,650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.15

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