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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.68, 3,311.28 and 1,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.68, 3,311.28 and 1,561.68 is: 2,340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.68 : 3,311.28 = 1,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.68/3,311.28 = 1,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.68x = 3,311.28 × 1,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.68x = 5,171,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,159.75/2,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.23

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