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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.46, 2,163.68 and 1,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.46, 2,163.68 and 1,334.92 is: 1,838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.46 : 2,163.68 = 1,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.46/2,163.68 = 1,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.46x = 2,163.68 × 1,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.46x = 2,888,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,339.71/1,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.00

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