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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.04, 2,353.34 and 1,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.04, 2,353.34 and 1,261.22 is: 1,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.04 : 2,353.34 = 1,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.04/2,353.34 = 1,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.04x = 2,353.34 × 1,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.04x = 2,968,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,061.40/1,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.23

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