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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.69, 2,939.03 and 1,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.69, 2,939.03 and 1,569.79 is: 2,167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.69 : 2,939.03 = 1,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.69/2,939.03 = 1,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.69x = 2,939.03 × 1,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.69x = 4,613,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,659.90/2,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.37

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