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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.62, 3,272.70 and 1,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.62, 3,272.70 and 1,568.52 is: 2,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.62 : 3,272.70 = 1,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.62/3,272.70 = 1,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.62x = 3,272.70 × 1,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.62x = 5,133,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,295.40/2,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.82

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