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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.16, 2,353.92 and 1,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.16, 2,353.92 and 1,108.20 is: 1,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.16 : 2,353.92 = 1,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.16/2,353.92 = 1,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.16x = 2,353.92 × 1,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.16x = 2,608,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,614.14/1,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.31

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