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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.10, 3,079.31 and 1,569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.10, 3,079.31 and 1,569.39 is: 2,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.10 : 3,079.31 = 1,569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.10/3,079.31 = 1,569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.10x = 3,079.31 × 1,569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.10x = 4,832,638.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,638.32/2,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.06

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