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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.00, 2,854.10 and 1,569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.00, 2,854.10 and 1,569.78 is: 2,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.00 : 2,854.10 = 1,569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.00/2,854.10 = 1,569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.00x = 2,854.10 × 1,569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.00x = 4,480,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,313.02/2,068.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.50

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