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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.31, 3,319.91 and 1,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.31, 3,319.91 and 1,568.11 is: 2,163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.31 : 3,319.91 = 1,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.31/3,319.91 = 1,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.31x = 3,319.91 × 1,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.31x = 5,205,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,984.45/2,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.47

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