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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.89, 3,315.22 and 1,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.89, 3,315.22 and 1,564.68 is: 2,159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.89 : 3,315.22 = 1,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.89/3,315.22 = 1,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.89x = 3,315.22 × 1,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.89x = 5,187,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,258.43/2,401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.66

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