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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.16, 3,581.44 and 1,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.16, 3,581.44 and 1,568.64 is: 2,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.16 : 3,581.44 = 1,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.16/3,581.44 = 1,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.16x = 3,581.44 × 1,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.16x = 5,617,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,990.04/2,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.50

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