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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.68, 7,548.18 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.68, 7,548.18 and 1,569 is: 2,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.68 : 7,548.18 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.68/7,548.18 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.68x = 7,548.18 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.68x = 11,843,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843,094.42/5,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.24

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