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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.71, 2,818.88 and 1,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.71, 2,818.88 and 1,568.70 is: 2,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.71 : 2,818.88 = 1,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.71/2,818.88 = 1,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.71x = 2,818.88 × 1,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.71x = 4,421,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,969.21/2,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.82

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