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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,856.40, 7,282.74 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,856.40, 7,282.74 and 1,569 is: 2,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,856.40 : 7,282.74 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,856.40/7,282.74 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,856.40x = 7,282.74 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,856.40x = 11,426,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,619.06/4,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.90

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