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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.79, 3,033.92 and 1,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.79, 3,033.92 and 1,571.02 is: 2,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.79 : 3,033.92 = 1,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.79/3,033.92 = 1,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.79x = 3,033.92 × 1,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.79x = 4,766,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,345.34/2,200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.74

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