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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.52, 3,168.90 and 1,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.52, 3,168.90 and 1,568.76 is: 2,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.52 : 3,168.90 = 1,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.52/3,168.90 = 1,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.52x = 3,168.90 × 1,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.52x = 4,971,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,243.56/2,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.00

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