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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.47, 2,346.71 and 1,431.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.47, 2,346.71 and 1,431.77 is: 2,140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.47 : 2,346.71 = 1,431.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.47/2,346.71 = 1,431.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.47x = 2,346.71 × 1,431.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.47x = 3,359,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,930.08/1,569.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.81

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