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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.14, 3,193.07 and 1,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.14, 3,193.07 and 1,568.91 is: 2,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.14 : 3,193.07 = 1,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.14/3,193.07 = 1,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.14x = 3,193.07 × 1,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.14x = 5,009,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,631.61/2,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.93

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