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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.77, 3,033.41 and 1,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.77, 3,033.41 and 1,569.24 is: 2,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.77 : 3,033.41 = 1,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.77/3,033.41 = 1,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.77x = 3,033.41 × 1,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.77x = 4,760,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,140.46/2,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.89

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