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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.83, 3,329.10 and 1,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.83, 3,329.10 and 1,569.38 is: 2,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.83 : 3,329.10 = 1,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.83/3,329.10 = 1,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.83x = 3,329.10 × 1,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.83x = 5,224,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,606.31/2,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.49

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