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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.10, 2,780.73 and 1,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.10, 2,780.73 and 1,569.58 is: 2,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.10 : 2,780.73 = 1,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.10/2,780.73 = 1,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.10x = 2,780.73 × 1,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.10x = 4,364,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364,571.24/2,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.78

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