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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.42, 2,995.59 and 1,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.42, 2,995.59 and 1,568.26 is: 2,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.42 : 2,995.59 = 1,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.42/2,995.59 = 1,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.42x = 2,995.59 × 1,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.42x = 4,697,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,863.97/2,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.51

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