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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.15, 5,640.48 and 1,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.15, 5,640.48 and 1,569.29 is: 2,353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.15 : 5,640.48 = 1,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.15/5,640.48 = 1,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.15x = 5,640.48 × 1,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.15x = 8,851,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851,520.66/3,761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.41

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