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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.82, 2,163.15 and 1,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.82, 2,163.15 and 1,221.90 is: 1,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.82 : 2,163.15 = 1,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.82/2,163.15 = 1,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.82x = 2,163.15 × 1,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.82x = 2,643,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,152.99/1,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.59

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