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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.98, 3,219.09 and 1,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.98, 3,219.09 and 1,569.34 is: 2,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.98 : 3,219.09 = 1,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.98/3,219.09 = 1,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.98x = 3,219.09 × 1,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.98x = 5,051,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,846.70/2,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.20

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