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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.24, 3,166.71 and 1,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.24, 3,166.71 and 1,569.86 is: 2,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.24 : 3,166.71 = 1,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.24/3,166.71 = 1,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.24x = 3,166.71 × 1,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.24x = 4,971,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,274.82/2,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.22

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