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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.93, 5,863.21 and 1,569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.93, 5,863.21 and 1,569.89 is: 2,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.93 : 5,863.21 = 1,569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.93/5,863.21 = 1,569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.93x = 5,863.21 × 1,569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.93x = 9,204,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204,594.75/3,910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.56

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