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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.08, 2,348.88 and 1,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.08, 2,348.88 and 1,221.04 is: 1,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.08 : 2,348.88 = 1,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.08/2,348.88 = 1,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.08x = 2,348.88 × 1,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.08x = 2,868,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,076.44/1,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.04

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