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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.84, 5,468.46 and 1,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.84, 5,468.46 and 1,568.13 is: 2,348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.84 : 5,468.46 = 1,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.84/5,468.46 = 1,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.84x = 5,468.46 × 1,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.84x = 8,575,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,256.18/3,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.84

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