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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.66, 3,384.72 and 1,569.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.66, 3,384.72 and 1,569.11 is: 2,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.66 : 3,384.72 = 1,569.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.66/3,384.72 = 1,569.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.66x = 3,384.72 × 1,569.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.66x = 5,310,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,981.08/2,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.27

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