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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.32, 2,975.70 and 1,568.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.32, 2,975.70 and 1,568.92 is: 2,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.32 : 2,975.70 = 1,568.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.32/2,975.70 = 1,568.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.32x = 2,975.70 × 1,568.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.32x = 4,668,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,635.24/2,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.09

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