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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.21, 2,352.31 and 1,130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.21, 2,352.31 and 1,130.81 is: 1,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.21 : 2,352.31 = 1,130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.21/2,352.31 = 1,130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.21x = 2,352.31 × 1,130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.21x = 2,660,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,001.08/1,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.21

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