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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.32, 3,251.40 and 1,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.32, 3,251.40 and 1,569.12 is: 2,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.32 : 3,251.40 = 1,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.32/3,251.40 = 1,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.32x = 3,251.40 × 1,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.32x = 5,101,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,836.77/2,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.17

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