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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.93, 5,473.31 and 1,569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.93, 5,473.31 and 1,569.46 is: 2,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.93 : 5,473.31 = 1,569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.93/5,473.31 = 1,569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.93x = 5,473.31 × 1,569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.93x = 8,590,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,141.11/3,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.22

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