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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.14, 3,388.59 and 1,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.14, 3,388.59 and 1,568.34 is: 2,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.14 : 3,388.59 = 1,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.14/3,388.59 = 1,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.14x = 3,388.59 × 1,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.14x = 5,314,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314,461.24/2,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.27

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