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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.22, 2,161.03 and 1,319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.22, 2,161.03 and 1,319.03 is: 1,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.22 : 2,161.03 = 1,319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.22/2,161.03 = 1,319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.22x = 2,161.03 × 1,319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.22x = 2,850,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,472.03/1,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.17

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