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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.56, 3,199.55 and 1,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.56, 3,199.55 and 1,569.20 is: 2,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.56 : 3,199.55 = 1,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.56/3,199.55 = 1,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.56x = 3,199.55 × 1,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.56x = 5,020,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,710.02/2,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.32

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