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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.15, 2,169.93 and 1,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.15, 2,169.93 and 1,041.15 is: 1,437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.15 : 2,169.93 = 1,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.15/2,169.93 = 1,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.15x = 2,169.93 × 1,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.15x = 2,259,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,222.62/1,572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.03

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