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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.09, 3,237.30 and 1,569.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.09, 3,237.30 and 1,569.09 is: 2,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.09 : 3,237.30 = 1,569.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.09/3,237.30 = 1,569.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.09x = 3,237.30 × 1,569.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.09x = 5,079,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079,615.06/2,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.58

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