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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.84, 2,171.36 and 1,259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.84, 2,171.36 and 1,259.18 is: 1,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.84 : 2,171.36 = 1,259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.84/2,171.36 = 1,259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.84x = 2,171.36 × 1,259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.84x = 2,734,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,133.08/1,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.45

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