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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.08, 3,079.71 and 1,569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.08, 3,079.71 and 1,569.69 is: 2,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.08 : 3,079.71 = 1,569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.08/3,079.71 = 1,569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.08x = 3,079.71 × 1,569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.08x = 4,834,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,189.99/2,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.81

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