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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.52, 3,101.32 and 1,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.52, 3,101.32 and 1,556.88 is: 2,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.52 : 3,101.32 = 1,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.52/3,101.32 = 1,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.52x = 3,101.32 × 1,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.52x = 4,828,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,383.08/2,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.09

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